Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Fortress pays a median H-1B salary of $122,169 for sponsored positions, with an average of $127,505. The average prevailing wage across Fortress's filings is $124,675. 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 Fortress pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Fortress's average offered wage is $127,505, compared to an average prevailing wage of $124,675 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
Associate	24	$67,766	$109,943	$179,982
Vice President	17	$105,331	$135,283	$179,088
Analyst	4	$65,749	$77,959	$112,715
Associate, Senior Accountant	3	$77,459	$82,077	$120,000
Managing Director	3	$161,429	$161,429	$179,088
Senior Vice President	3	$145,454	$208,000	$208,000
Vp, Transactional Counsel	2	$274,248	$274,248	$274,248
Director, Program Manager	2	$124,030	$141,502	$158,974
Program Manager	2	$135,886	$136,157	$136,427
Accountant, Associate	2	$62,067	$69,763	$77,459
Lead Develoepr	1	$138,861	$138,861	$138,861
Lead Developer	1	$145,454	$145,454	$145,454
Accountant Analyst	1	$64,064	$64,064	$64,064
Managing Director, Global Head Of Risk “ Multi-Manager Fund	1	$300,000	$300,000	$300,000
Operations Analyst	1	$55,598	$55,598	$55,598
Quantitative Model Developer	1	$87,464	$87,464	$87,464
Senior Accountant	1	$123,115	$123,115	$123,115
Senior Accountant, Associate	1	$77,459	$77,459	$77,459
Senior Developer, Vice President	1	$179,982	$179,982	$179,982
Senior Real Estate Analyst	1	$94,390	$94,390	$94,390

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
New York, New York	62	$62,067	$123,912	$274,248
Dallas, Texas	6	$55,598	$137,391	$300,000
Menlo Park, California	4	$101,587	$130,312	$171,454
Miami, Florida	4	$83,554	$185,547	$208,000
Irving, Texas	4	$64,064	$86,809	$109,886
Los Angeles, California	2	$82,389	$91,595	$100,800
San Francisco, California	2	$94,390	$97,989	$101,587
Santa Monica, California	1	$73,528	$73,528	$73,528
New Yotk, New York	1	$179,088	$179,088	$179,088

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