Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Case Western Reserve University?

Accepted Answer

Case Western Reserve University pays a median H-1B salary of $57,083 for sponsored positions, with an average of $65,635. The average prevailing wage across Case Western Reserve University's filings is $53,482. 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 Case Western Reserve University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Case Western Reserve University's average offered wage is $65,635, compared to an average prevailing wage of $53,482 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
Research Associate	168	$36,296	$52,676	$80,000
Postdoctoral Scholar	106	$47,484	$58,000	$80,000
Assistant Professor	85	$56,826	$100,100	$210,000
Post Doctoral Scholar	68	$43,410	$50,000	$64,000
Senior Research Associate	68	$46,510	$69,094	$96,900
Research Scientist	42	$40,000	$65,000	$105,000
Lecturer	33	$41,372	$51,510	$660,000
Research Assistant	20	$29,910	$46,035	$52,705
Research Assistant 3	18	$36,562	$40,661	$48,320
Instructor	15	$47,000	$67,000	$83,000
Visiting Assistant Professor	15	$55,105	$66,000	$110,000
Post Doctoral Fellow	8	$43,035	$49,250	$67,000
Research Associate Sts	8	$48,000	$60,000	$72,000
Associate Professor	8	$98,796	$118,524	$200,000
Postdoctoral Fellow	7	$48,804	$56,441	$65,000
Senior Research Associate Sts	6	$79,000	$82,857	$95,044
Data Coordinator 2	5	$40,000	$41,181	$47,424
Engineer Ii	4	$66,963	$72,561	$78,158
Research Assistant Professor	4	$64,133	$77,873	$86,500
Analyst Programmer	4	$47,476	$47,951	$53,414

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Cleveland, Ohio	849	$29,818	$57,054	$660,000
Chagrin Falls, Ohio	1	$72,000	$72,000	$72,000
Clevealnd, Ohio	1	$70,000	$70,000	$70,000
Upton, New York	1	$72,000	$72,000	$72,000

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