Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Coursera?

Accepted Answer

Coursera pays a median H-1B salary of $160,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $162,057. The average prevailing wage across Coursera's filings is $148,080. 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 Coursera pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Coursera's average offered wage is $162,057, compared to an average prevailing wage of $148,080 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	50	$110,864	$140,949	$199,534
Senior Software Engineer	20	$155,106	$169,105	$233,604
Engineering Manager	11	$167,523	$195,000	$259,891
Data Scientist	6	$134,000	$147,500	$185,000
Software Engineer Ii	3	$133,016	$170,000	$175,100
Manager, Software Engineering	3	$201,096	$201,096	$210,000
Data Engineer	3	$130,000	$135,000	$143,348
Business Intelligence Engineer	3	$96,325	$110,864	$115,000
Director, Corporate Finance	2	$210,000	$224,605	$239,210
Senior Software Developer	2	$110,000	$141,466	$172,931
Senior Director, Software Engineering	2	$280,000	$280,000	$280,000
Business Strategy Manager	2	$207,709	$209,082	$210,454
Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer	2	$180,000	$205,030	$230,059
Content Strategist	2	$70,387	$75,194	$80,000
Program Support Specialist	2	$80,038	$81,019	$82,000
Enterprise Implementation Manager	2	$105,581	$106,291	$107,000
Senior Data Engineer	2	$171,495	$176,748	$182,000
Senior Product Manager	2	$188,406	$190,203	$192,000
Localization Community Manager	2	$66,102	$68,120	$70,138
Solutions Engineer	2	$119,101	$119,101	$119,101

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Mountain View, California	140	$66,102	$156,000	$345,450
Los Gatos, California	2	$188,406	$188,406	$188,406
San Jose, California	2	$150,000	$174,767	$199,534
Issaquah, Washington	2	$170,000	$172,550	$175,100
Santa Monica, California	2	$210,000	$224,605	$239,210
Seattle, Washington	2	$120,000	$125,000	$130,000
Houston, Texas	1	$160,000	$160,000	$160,000
Las Vegas, Nevada	1	$145,379	$145,379	$145,379
Liberty Hills, Texas	1	$171,495	$171,495	$171,495
Atlanta, Georgia	1	$263,000	$263,000	$263,000

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