Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at DOW Agrosciences, LLC?

Accepted Answer

DOW Agrosciences, LLC pays a median H-1B salary of $91,832 for sponsored positions, with an average of $93,563. The average prevailing wage across DOW Agrosciences, LLC's filings is $78,749. 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 DOW Agrosciences, LLC pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

DOW Agrosciences, LLC's average offered wage is $93,563, compared to an average prevailing wage of $78,749 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 Chemist	3	$90,524	$91,832	$91,832
Associate Research Scientist	2	$97,272	$97,568	$97,864
Biochemistry And Physiology Technical Leader	1	$101,483	$101,483	$101,483
Bioinformatician	1	$86,778	$86,778	$86,778
Bioinformatics Scientist	1	$88,157	$88,157	$88,157
Computational Biologist	1	$105,828	$105,828	$105,828
Fermentation Resource And Program Leader	1	$124,152	$124,152	$124,152
Formulation Scientist	1	$97,864	$97,864	$97,864
Medical Toxicologist	1	$99,936	$99,936	$99,936
Quantitative Geneticist	1	$90,797	$90,797	$90,797
Remote Sensing Specialist	1	$94,608	$94,608	$94,608
Research Associate - Transformation And Media Scientist	1	$71,892	$71,892	$71,892
Scientific Software Engineer	1	$71,892	$71,892	$71,892
Senior Engineer	1	$90,624	$90,624	$90,624
Sr. Analyst	1	$90,797	$90,797	$90,797
Statistical Genomicist/ Quantitative Geneticist	1	$101,483	$101,483	$101,483
Biochemical Engineer	1	$85,654	$85,654	$85,654

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Indianapolis, Indiana	16	$71,892	$95,940	$124,152
Midland, Michigan	3	$90,624	$91,832	$91,832
West Lafayette, Indiana	1	$71,892	$71,892	$71,892

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