Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Cleveland State University pays a median H-1B salary of $78,413 for sponsored positions, with an average of $86,054. The average prevailing wage across Cleveland State University's filings is $53,180. 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 Cleveland State University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Cleveland State University's average offered wage is $86,054, compared to an average prevailing wage of $53,180 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	38	$61,610	$93,573	$157,295
Visiting Assistant Professor	5	$63,000	$70,000	$76,000
Post-Doctoral Fellow	5	$53,000	$57,783	$58,650
Assistant College Lecturer	3	$78,413	$86,087	$90,000
Senior Enterprise Software Engineer	3	$105,000	$109,140	$110,313
Visiting Instructor/Assistant Professor	2	$65,000	$65,000	$65,000
Assistant Professor Of Law	2	$107,960	$111,480	$115,000
Head Teacher/Asst. Director, Educational Programs	2	$58,987	$58,987	$58,987
High Performance Computing Architect	2	$80,000	$82,024	$84,048
Instructor	2	$66,560	$102,280	$138,000
Research Associate	2	$53,000	$54,206	$55,412
Supervisor, Rise Program	2	$43,202	$47,965	$52,728
Processing Center Lead	1	$34,320	$34,320	$34,320
Professor	1	$92,472	$92,472	$92,472
Project Coordinator	1	$47,705	$47,705	$47,705
Visiting College Lecturer	1	$66,000	$66,000	$66,000
Institutional Research Analyst	1	$43,779	$43,779	$43,779
Senior Post-Doctoral Research Fellow	1	$47,476	$47,476	$47,476
Associate Professor	1	$75,585	$75,585	$75,585
Visiting Assistant College Lecturer	1	$72,000	$72,000	$72,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Cleveland, Ohio	75	$34,320	$76,886	$157,295
Cleveland , Ohio	2	$78,780	$94,547	$110,313
Brook Park, Ohio	1	$84,048	$84,048	$84,048
Las Vegas, Nevada	1	$130,000	$130,000	$130,000

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