Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Cognizant Technology Solutions US CORP?

Accepted Answer

Cognizant Technology Solutions US CORP pays a median H-1B salary of $92,061 for sponsored positions, with an average of $95,055. The average prevailing wage across Cognizant Technology Solutions US CORP's filings is $96,721. 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 Cognizant Technology Solutions US CORP pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Cognizant Technology Solutions US CORP's average offered wage is $95,055, compared to an average prevailing wage of $96,721 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
Senior Systems Analyst Jc60	41,902	$58,178	$79,352	$125,000
Manager Jc50	29,707	$60,000	$96,366	$165,547
Systems Analyst Jc65	16,867	$57,928	$62,150	$99,195
System Analyst Jc65	13,140	$60,000	$78,666	$110,094
Manager Jc50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	11,394	$60,000	$105,310	$252,179
Senior Associate Jc60 -Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	6,639	$60,000	$80,371	$160,000
Senior Manager Jc45	6,180	$71,968	$114,005	$222,477
Senior Manager Jc45 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	3,342	$78,582	$130,083	$303,992
Senior Associate Jc60 - Management Analysts	2,746	$60,000	$78,083	$120,000
Manager Jc50 - Management Analysts	2,295	$64,251	$104,021	$334,776
Sa Jc60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers	2,147	$60,000	$85,093	$141,107
Mgr. Jc50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers	1,890	$64,334	$105,602	$334,776
Associate Jc65 - Management Analysts	1,302	$60,000	$60,000	$66,331
Associate Director Jc40	1,192	$68,786	$111,831	$166,379
Sr. Mgr. Jc45 - Information Technology Project Managers	875	$81,370	$132,434	$223,142
Manager - Jc50	720	$72,862	$92,706	$105,019
Manager Jc50 - Software Developers	537	$94,390	$130,000	$226,138
Senior Manager Jc45 - Management Analysts	480	$80,933	$126,672	$210,538
Manager Jc50 - Network And Computer Systems Administrators	433	$64,397	$100,901	$151,195
Senior Associate Jc60 - Software Developers	412	$67,059	$108,039	$160,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Hartford, Connecticut	4,605	$60,000	$82,909	$153,920
Teaneck, New Jersey	4,543	$60,000	$93,642	$250,000
Irving, Texas	4,090	$60,000	$94,432	$334,776
Charlotte, North Carolina	3,912	$60,000	$94,203	$183,000
Chicago, Illinois	3,754	$60,000	$82,368	$200,000
Plano, Texas	3,371	$62,858	$94,432	$215,000
Atlanta, Georgia	3,132	$60,000	$86,445	$190,000
Phoenix, Arizona	2,795	$60,000	$85,211	$180,000
Los Angeles, California	2,266	$60,000	$78,208	$150,000
San Ramon, California	1,997	$60,000	$102,482	$185,994

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