Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Emory University pays a median H-1B salary of $68,819 for sponsored positions, with an average of $96,698. The average prevailing wage across Emory University's filings is $63,678. 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 Emory University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Emory University's average offered wage is $96,698, compared to an average prevailing wage of $63,678 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	398	$57,680	$179,366	$600,000
Postdoctoral Fellow	275	$48,433	$59,784	$85,201
Assistant Academic Research Scientist	150	$50,000	$64,256	$96,262
Medical House Staff - Resident	136	$61,317	$70,395	$92,332
Post Doctoral Fellow	110	$38,000	$48,216	$61,308
Associate Academic Research Scientist	86	$54,900	$70,465	$960,000
Post-Doctoral Fellow	85	$42,000	$50,004	$83,500
Medical House Staff - Fellow	78	$67,456	$78,577	$92,332
Instructor	64	$38,110	$74,000	$212,824
Research Specialist, Lead	54	$39,053	$50,727	$67,500
Medical House Staff Resident	45	$51,310	$62,077	$70,082
Assistant Professor Of Medicine	40	$130,000	$195,000	$325,000
Medical House Staff Fellow	37	$64,581	$68,819	$75,273
Research Specialist, Senior	35	$46,472	$59,000	$70,000
Research Associate	32	$40,000	$54,956	$74,235
Research Specialist	31	$32,900	$40,000	$55,000
Senior Associate	24	$66,803	$78,759	$93,469
Visiting Assistant Professor	22	$43,000	$55,000	$70,500
Associate Professor	21	$95,000	$201,862	$490,000
Biostatistician	20	$54,000	$62,605	$75,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Atlanta, Georgia	2,284	$32,900	$68,819	$960,000
Decatur, Georgia	44	$43,610	$63,345	$400,000
Oxford, Georgia	19	$43,000	$58,500	$81,089
Dunwoody, Georgia	12	$149,000	$417,744	$460,000
Brookhaven, Georgia	6	$68,182	$77,740	$85,117
Johns Creek, Georgia	4	$39,520	$197,291	$450,000
San Diego, California	4	$84,136	$90,162	$93,454
Tucker, Georgia	3	$68,000	$68,000	$190,000
Atlanta,, Georgia	3	$57,304	$59,244	$350,000
Atlant, Georgia	3	$52,140	$62,000	$85,201

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