Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Colby College?

Accepted Answer

Colby College pays a median H-1B salary of $73,868 for sponsored positions, with an average of $74,797. The average prevailing wage across Colby College's filings is $55,894. 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 Colby College pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Colby College's average offered wage is $74,797, compared to an average prevailing wage of $55,894 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
Visiting Assistant Professor Of Spanish	13	$64,000	$70,900	$80,000
Visiting Assistant Professor Of Economics	5	$72,500	$83,000	$83,200
Visiting Assistant Professor Of Mathematics And Statistics	4	$58,000	$71,500	$73,000
Assistant Professor Of Classics	4	$81,000	$81,000	$81,000
Assistant Professor Of Economics	3	$105,000	$118,612	$120,360
Assistant Professor Of Mathematics	3	$78,615	$81,000	$92,000
Assistant Professor Of Music	3	$83,000	$83,000	$90,537
Assistant Professor Of Italian	2	$76,000	$79,250	$82,500
Visiting Assistant Professor Of Music	2	$66,000	$66,000	$66,000
Assistant Professor Of Government	2	$89,000	$90,443	$91,886
Assistant Professor Of French And Francophone Studies	2	$87,000	$88,740	$90,480
Assistant Professor Of Computer Science	2	$88,100	$90,541	$92,981
Senior Investment Analyst	2	$110,000	$110,000	$110,000
Assoc. Dir., Global Connections, Business And Consulting	2	$67,160	$67,160	$67,160
Asst Director Of Community Living For Housing Operations	2	$62,000	$62,000	$62,000
Visiting Assistant Professor In Physics	2	$59,900	$59,900	$59,900
Assistant Professor Of Anthropology	2	$89,618	$90,809	$92,000
Davisconnects Specialist For Technology	2	$33,384	$34,944	$36,504
Visiting Assistant Professor Of English	2	$66,000	$74,250	$82,500
Visiting Instructor Of Economics	2	$80,000	$81,600	$83,200

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Waterville, Maine	94	$33,384	$73,434	$120,360
Boston, Massachusetts	3	$75,000	$110,000	$110,000
Austin, Texas	1	$70,764	$70,764	$70,764
Santa Fe, New Mexico	1	$68,000	$68,000	$68,000

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