Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Brown University?

Accepted Answer

Brown University pays a median H-1B salary of $75,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $84,910. The average prevailing wage across Brown University's filings is $65,084. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.

Question 2

What is a prevailing wage determination?

Accepted Answer

A prevailing wage determination (PWD) is a wage rate set by the Department of Labor for a specific occupation and geographic area. Before filing an LCA, employers request a PWD from the DOL, which surveys wage data to determine what workers in similar roles are typically paid in that location. H-1B employers must pay at least the prevailing wage or the actual wage paid to other employees in the same role, whichever is higher. The prevailing wage column in the table above shows the DOL-determined floor for each position.

Question 3

How does Brown University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Brown University's average offered wage is $84,910, compared to an average prevailing wage of $65,084 across its filings. When a company pays above the prevailing wage, it indicates the offered salary exceeds the DOL-determined market rate for the occupation and area. The salary table above shows both the offered and prevailing wages for each individual filing.

Question 4

What are H-1B wage levels I through IV?

Accepted Answer

The DOL sets prevailing wages at four levels: Level I (Entry) at the 17th percentile, Level II (Qualified) at the 34th percentile, Level III (Experienced) at the 50th percentile, and Level IV (Expert) at the 67th percentile. These levels reflect the complexity of the job duties and experience required. The prevailing wage is specific to each occupation (SOC code) and metropolitan statistical area. Higher wage levels indicate more senior positions.

Question 5

What is the H-1B salary requirement?

Accepted Answer

There is no single minimum salary for H-1B visas. Employers must pay the higher of the actual wage (what they pay other employees in the same role) or the prevailing wage determined by the DOL for the specific occupation and geographic area. The prevailing wage varies by job, location, and wage level. A Level I software engineer in a small metro area will have a very different floor than a Level IV software engineer in San Francisco or New York.

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Postdoctoral Research Associate In Engineering	16	$50,981	$59,392	$65,062
Assistant Professor Of Computer Science	15	$124,000	$145,000	$153,000
Research Associate In Neuroscience	13	$59,580	$65,000	$74,315
Postdoctoral Research Associate	12	$47,476	$52,270	$70,635
Senior Research Associate In Engineering	11	$54,000	$68,000	$85,000
Postdoctoral Research Associate In Applied Mathematics	11	$47,476	$58,000	$68,000
Assistant Professor Of Physics	8	$80,000	$95,000	$112,000
Research Associate	8	$44,283	$50,210	$53,706
Assistant Professor Of Biostatistics	6	$107,500	$128,211	$159,513
Assistant Professor Of Engineering	6	$78,500	$113,750	$135,000
Postdoctoral Research Associate In Mcb	6	$52,704	$57,006	$65,000
Postdoctoral Research Associate In Pathology & Lab Medicine	5	$50,760	$53,830	$59,100
Postdoctoral Research Associate In Neuroscience	5	$51,500	$56,700	$63,120
Psychotherapist	5	$85,000	$97,000	$104,825
Investigator	5	$53,706	$55,000	$58,864
Associate Director, International Advancement	5	$108,400	$112,769	$116,854
Postdoctoral Research Associate In The Annenberg Institute	5	$70,000	$70,000	$70,000
Research Associate In Molecular Bio, Cell Bio, And Biochem	5	$53,000	$60,000	$68,000
Postdoctoral Research Associate In Mmi	4	$52,704	$54,696	$61,008
Assistant Professor Of English	4	$81,000	$85,000	$85,499

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Providence, Rhode Island	542	$44,283	$75,000	$290,000
2912, Rhode Island	1	$75,260	$75,260	$75,260
Batavia, Illinois	1	$86,500	$86,500	$86,500
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania	1	$85,000	$85,000	$85,000
Provdence, Rhode Island	1	$99,174	$99,174	$99,174

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