Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

George Mason University pays a median H-1B salary of $88,119 for sponsored positions, with an average of $93,836. The average prevailing wage across George Mason University's filings is $60,679. 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 George Mason University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

George Mason University's average offered wage is $93,836, compared to an average prevailing wage of $60,679 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	151	$41,200	$105,000	$200,162
Postdoctoral Research Fellow	56	$46,226	$73,500	$94,488
Research Assistant Professor	30	$48,000	$80,103	$120,619
Term Assistant Professor	20	$50,000	$75,000	$105,650
Associate Professor	9	$51,500	$90,000	$175,000
Tenure Track Assistant Professor	9	$74,000	$95,000	$116,000
Assistant Professor Of Education	5	$69,000	$72,500	$73,000
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor	5	$72,000	$90,000	$117,916
Instructional Assistant Professor	4	$75,286	$87,500	$90,000
Term Associate Professor	4	$87,317	$112,500	$121,590
Research Associate	4	$46,410	$62,632	$72,000
Senior Associate Director	3	$98,500	$98,500	$98,500
Research Scientist	3	$80,205	$90,300	$93,392
Assistant Professor, Tenure Track	3	$79,000	$79,000	$80,000
Don E. Kash Postdoctoral Fellow	3	$80,850	$80,850	$80,850
Shrivastava Family Postdoctoral Research Fellow In Immigrati	2	$68,000	$68,000	$68,000
Assistant Professor Of Statistics	2	$98,756	$98,756	$98,756
Research Technical Staff	2	$80,681	$80,681	$80,681
Project Manager	2	$70,000	$70,000	$70,000
Assistant Professor Of Korean	2	$78,000	$80,883	$83,766

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Fairfax, Virginia	330	$41,200	$90,000	$205,602
Arlington, Virginia	17	$75,000	$85,000	$153,338
Washington, District of Columbia	9	$80,000	$90,300	$94,488
Manassas, Virginia	8	$46,410	$59,473	$100,800
Greenbelt, Maryland	4	$90,000	$107,113	$117,411
Manasas, Virginia	1	$53,000	$53,000	$53,000
Mannasas, Virginia	1	$61,800	$61,800	$61,800
Prince George, Maryland	1	$70,000	$70,000	$70,000
Woodbridge, Virginia	1	$76,045	$76,045	$76,045
Farifax, Virginia	1	$175,000	$175,000	$175,000

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