Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Exelixis, Inc.?

Accepted Answer

Exelixis, Inc. pays a median H-1B salary of $192,091 for sponsored positions, with an average of $197,772. The average prevailing wage across Exelixis, Inc.'s filings is $158,534. 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 Exelixis, Inc. pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Exelixis, Inc.'s average offered wage is $197,772, compared to an average prevailing wage of $158,534 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 Statistical Programmer Ii	4	$155,000	$186,104	$193,963
Senior Clinical Data Manager	3	$135,000	$140,000	$145,000
Biostatistics Manager	3	$165,000	$165,000	$178,241
Medical Science Liaison Ii	3	$170,000	$170,000	$174,950
Patent Agent (Biologics)	3	$215,000	$215,000	$215,000
Director, Market Planning (Biomedical Engineer)	3	$195,500	$195,500	$195,500
Scientist Iii	2	$123,165	$126,244	$129,323
Associate Director, Drug Safety Quality Management	2	$179,046	$184,872	$190,697
Senior Commercial Data Operations Manager	2	$190,000	$190,000	$190,000
Associate Clinical Programming Director	2	$220,000	$230,000	$240,000
Clinical Data Manager Ii	2	$120,000	$120,000	$120,000
External Data Management Director	2	$230,000	$242,000	$254,000
Director, Drug Safety Operations	2	$275,000	$275,000	$275,000
Associate Statistical Programming Director	2	$207,522	$207,522	$207,522
Associate Clinical Data Management Director	2	$220,847	$222,923	$225,000
Associate Director, Biologics Process	2	$210,000	$213,000	$216,000
Associate Director, Business Applications	2	$207,521	$209,255	$210,988
Associate Market Planning Director	2	$170,000	$170,000	$170,000
Associate Director, Clinical Data Management	2	$211,536	$220,768	$230,000
Associate Sales Operations Director	2	$173,000	$173,000	$173,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Alameda, California	130	$115,000	$195,388	$385,000
King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania	6	$150,000	$196,261	$305,000
South San Francisco, California	3	$120,000	$150,000	$170,000
Newark, Delaware	1	$177,633	$177,633	$177,633
South Plainfield, New Jersey	1	$190,000	$190,000	$190,000
Cottage Grove, Minnesota	1	$157,137	$157,137	$157,137
Downingtown, Pennsylvania	1	$167,272	$167,272	$167,272
Lakeville, Minnesota	1	$200,000	$200,000	$200,000

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