Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Caterpillar Inc?

Accepted Answer

Caterpillar Inc pays a median H-1B salary of $105,900 for sponsored positions, with an average of $109,814. The average prevailing wage across Caterpillar Inc's filings is $101,924. 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 Caterpillar Inc pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Caterpillar Inc's average offered wage is $109,814, compared to an average prevailing wage of $101,924 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
Software Engineer	92	$82,056	$108,638	$155,709
Senior Software Engineer	49	$105,227	$127,878	$153,317
Senior Engineer - Design	45	$83,424	$104,040	$135,139
Senior Engineer	38	$87,216	$101,190	$123,590
Embedded Software Engineer	37	$74,000	$92,789	$114,566
Embedded Software Senior Engineer	36	$91,555	$112,633	$132,101
Lead Software Engineer	35	$122,450	$144,560	$179,982
Performance / Simulation / Application Engineer	30	$83,720	$95,680	$113,443
Engineer	28	$71,916	$86,147	$102,300
Control Systems Senior Engineer	25	$84,302	$103,293	$115,856
Data Scientist	23	$68,000	$93,974	$122,470
Sr. Software Engineer	21	$122,842	$130,000	$155,750
Senior Autonomy Engineer	20	$84,302	$114,566	$169,491
Autonomy Engineer	20	$82,008	$97,136	$157,099
Design Engineer	19	$74,568	$95,680	$116,771
Control Systems Engineer	19	$78,728	$89,940	$115,024
Senior Engineer - Performance/Simulation/Application	19	$79,980	$105,144	$125,494
Senior Design Engineer	18	$91,739	$113,714	$131,227
Engineer Performance/Simulation/Application	18	$78,144	$89,172	$106,044
Engineering Project Team Leader	15	$97,718	$123,590	$139,800

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Chillicothe, Illinois	400	$46,218	$100,298	$135,372
Mossville, Illinois	242	$74,000	$96,468	$139,323
Peoria, Illinois	188	$68,448	$110,661	$175,000
Chicago, Illinois	184	$76,572	$119,500	$368,000
Irving, Texas	60	$82,056	$127,878	$214,198
Tucson, Arizona	33	$80,475	$105,500	$484,000
Champaign, Illinois	27	$76,572	$91,404	$138,715
Decatur, Illinois	25	$81,120	$100,656	$166,236
East Peoria, Illinois	21	$85,176	$118,000	$132,101
Montgomery, Illinois	17	$83,013	$116,771	$204,402

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