Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Clarkson University pays a median H-1B salary of $84,166 for sponsored positions, with an average of $88,448. The average prevailing wage across Clarkson University's filings is $66,062. 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 Clarkson University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Clarkson University's average offered wage is $88,448, compared to an average prevailing wage of $66,062 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	50	$61,000	$85,000	$143,151
Research Associate	11	$45,900	$50,000	$123,809
Research Assistant Professor	4	$48,000	$55,000	$68,200
Visiting Assistant Professor	3	$60,000	$85,000	$90,000
Associate Professor	3	$84,272	$93,636	$93,636
Assistant Professor Of Economics And Financial Studies	2	$110,000	$110,000	$110,000
Professor Of Practice	2	$91,800	$95,322	$98,843
Assistant Professor Of Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering	2	$94,000	$94,000	$94,000
Women's Assistant Hockey Coach/Instructor	2	$48,687	$57,955	$67,224
Digital Marketing Specialist	2	$55,380	$56,734	$58,088
Instructor/Assistant Hockey Coach	2	$93,645	$93,645	$93,645
Assistant Professor Of Engineering & Management	1	$135,556	$135,556	$135,556
Assistant Professor - Physician Assistant Studies	1	$105,750	$105,750	$105,750
Assistant Professor Of Engineering & Supply Chain Management	1	$125,000	$125,000	$125,000
Assistant Professor Of Economics & Financial Studies	1	$107,100	$107,100	$107,100
Aissistant Professor	1	$59,500	$59,500	$59,500
Assistant Professor Of Economics	1	$132,600	$132,600	$132,600
Assistant Professor, Accounting	1	$124,848	$124,848	$124,848
Assistant Professor Of Chemistry And Biomolecular Science	1	$70,000	$70,000	$70,000
Analytical Laboratory Director/Research Asst. Prof.	1	$73,840	$73,840	$73,840

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Potsdam, New York	112	$45,900	$84,030	$276,245
Schenectady, New York	1	$100,000	$100,000	$100,000
St. Lawrencce, New York	1	$91,000	$91,000	$91,000

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