Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Genentech, Inc. pays a median H-1B salary of $118,581 for sponsored positions, with an average of $125,134. The average prevailing wage across Genentech, Inc.'s filings is $117,583. 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 Genentech, Inc. pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Genentech, Inc.'s average offered wage is $125,134, compared to an average prevailing wage of $117,583 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
Scientist	69	$85,197	$127,150	$152,984
Postdoctoral Fellow	56	$76,461	$86,000	$99,715
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Soc: 19-1029.02)	44	$70,000	$70,308	$73,000
Postdoctoral Research Fellow	24	$60,653	$70,000	$71,282
Data Scientist	24	$101,600	$128,398	$211,536
Statistical Scientist	21	$93,300	$121,805	$154,669
Software Developer	16	$102,669	$126,229	$161,637
Scientific Researcher	15	$71,282	$85,100	$107,349
Business Systems Analyst	14	$86,507	$116,942	$145,246
Associate Statistical Scientist	12	$100,402	$100,402	$121,805
Scientific Researcher (Chemistry)	11	$64,584	$83,866	$92,851
Biostatistician	10	$100,402	$114,091	$129,200
Statistical Analyst	10	$92,955	$106,205	$153,900
Sr. Business Systems Analyst	9	$109,990	$141,856	$168,397
Technical Development Scientist	9	$80,300	$116,813	$120,700
Clinical Scientist	8	$100,700	$111,600	$145,933
Senior Business Systems Analyst	8	$103,730	$148,190	$194,792
Senior Scientific Researcher	8	$99,902	$108,202	$120,474
Senior Data Scientist	7	$151,736	$153,900	$186,846
Engineer	7	$73,528	$92,102	$110,906

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
South San Francisco, California	1,071	$60,653	$119,246	$273,912
Hillsboro, Oregon	48	$72,176	$96,325	$216,500
Oceanside, California	13	$79,248	$121,846	$142,147
Vacaville, California	13	$73,528	$102,981	$135,907
San Diego, California	7	$97,469	$116,376	$169,874
New York, New York	6	$128,300	$151,500	$170,373
San Francisco, California	5	$101,400	$123,200	$143,582
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	5	$94,806	$105,000	$124,363
Louisville, Kentucky	4	$97,968	$109,834	$174,637
Boston, Massachusetts	3	$130,000	$208,000	$269,900

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