Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Forbes Media?

Accepted Answer

Forbes Media pays a median H-1B salary of $110,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $109,290. The average prevailing wage across Forbes Media's filings is $90,950. 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 Forbes Media pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Forbes Media's average offered wage is $109,290, compared to an average prevailing wage of $90,950 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 Data Engineer	3	$135,200	$141,960	$145,000
Senior Data Scientist	3	$145,000	$146,557	$170,186
Senior Engineer	2	$130,000	$135,285	$140,569
Data Engineer, Business Intelligence	2	$110,000	$110,000	$110,000
Manager, Engineering	2	$145,000	$155,539	$166,077
Data Scientist	2	$110,000	$117,167	$124,333
Deputy Editor	1	$95,000	$95,000	$95,000
Developer	1	$71,510	$71,510	$71,510
Engineer	1	$90,000	$90,000	$90,000
Principal Product Manager	1	$157,000	$157,000	$157,000
Product Designer	1	$101,381	$101,381	$101,381
Reporter	1	$65,000	$65,000	$65,000
Reporter, Companies And Markets	1	$60,000	$60,000	$60,000
Reporter, Wealth	1	$45,000	$45,000	$45,000
Research Analyst	1	$41,582	$41,582	$41,582
Research Analyst, Content & Design Services	1	$74,970	$74,970	$74,970
Senior Engineer, Mobile Apps	1	$150,000	$150,000	$150,000
Software Engineer	1	$76,000	$76,000	$76,000
Staff Writer	1	$77,000	$77,000	$77,000
Vp, Brand Marketing	1	$175,000	$175,000	$175,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Jersey City, New Jersey	31	$41,582	$110,000	$175,000
Fremont, California	1	$146,557	$146,557	$146,557
Los Angeles, California	1	$86,500	$86,500	$86,500
New Jersey, New Jersey	1	$145,000	$145,000	$145,000
New York, New York	1	$107,100	$107,100	$107,100

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