Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at CSUN?

Accepted Answer

CSUN pays a median H-1B salary of $85,777 for sponsored positions, with an average of $90,905. The average prevailing wage across CSUN's filings is $89,345. 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 CSUN pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

CSUN's average offered wage is $90,905, compared to an average prevailing wage of $89,345 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
Assistant Professor	81	$68,550	$91,512	$158,004
Postdoctoral Researcher	10	$53,045	$66,562	$100,000
Associate Professor	6	$85,850	$94,770	$125,004
Postdoctoral Fellow	6	$48,006	$50,500	$63,500
Senior Assistant Librarian	2	$63,000	$63,078	$63,156
Integrated Technology Specialist	2	$80,004	$84,948	$89,892
Operating Systems Analyst	2	$52,464	$78,114	$103,764
Sr. Research Fellow	2	$78,750	$78,750	$78,750
Data & Analytics Development Lead	2	$109,200	$110,292	$111,384
Research Associate	2	$49,000	$49,000	$49,000
Data And Analytics Development Lead	2	$121,704	$129,222	$136,740
Researcher	1	$60,320	$60,320	$60,320
Sr. Associate Athletic Trainer (Athletic Trainer Ii)	1	$71,796	$71,796	$71,796
Multimedia Producer	1	$70,560	$70,560	$70,560
Assistant Professor Of Recreation & Tourism Mgmt	1	$79,692	$79,692	$79,692
Associate Professor Of Recreation & Tourism Mgmt	1	$79,692	$79,692	$79,692
Interim Associate Dean	1	$150,000	$150,000	$150,000
Market Strategy And Research Analyst	1	$82,668	$82,668	$82,668
Multimedia Content Developer	1	$45,216	$45,216	$45,216
Multimedia Instructional Content Developer	1	$52,860	$52,860	$52,860

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