Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Georgetown University pays a median H-1B salary of $75,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $85,479. The average prevailing wage across Georgetown University's filings is $60,999. 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 Georgetown University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Georgetown University's average offered wage is $85,479, compared to an average prevailing wage of $60,999 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
Postdoctoral Fellow	74	$42,000	$57,921	$92,400
Assistant Professor	71	$73,000	$110,000	$246,466
Postdoctoral Associate	28	$56,000	$72,500	$105,000
Assistant Teaching Professor	24	$47,330	$63,000	$95,000
Research Instructor	15	$57,411	$69,000	$102,810
Research Assistant	15	$35,549	$42,723	$63,654
Biostatistician	14	$60,000	$77,888	$104,323
Research Associate	12	$48,000	$56,943	$66,950
Assistant Research Professor	10	$41,260	$77,610	$130,725
Research Technician	10	$35,818	$43,992	$60,000
Research Assistant Professor	9	$70,000	$99,984	$120,000
Senior Associate	7	$83,000	$93,150	$100,000
Visiting Assistant Professor	6	$95,000	$127,500	$140,000
Post Doctoral Research Associate	6	$80,000	$95,000	$130,000
Staff Scientist	6	$65,000	$70,663	$85,000
Financial Analyst	6	$55,000	$62,500	$82,389
Institute Associate	6	$67,500	$70,500	$72,000
Motion Graphics Designer	5	$51,500	$61,000	$61,000
Post Doctoral Fellow	5	$60,000	$65,000	$90,000
Staff Psychologist	5	$88,000	$100,786	$105,985

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Washington, District of Columbia	565	$35,131	$74,088	$294,500
Gaithersburg, Maryland	30	$53,984	$80,000	$130,000
Seattle, Washington	5	$80,000	$89,001	$103,000
New York, New York	3	$100,000	$100,000	$100,037
Brooklyn, New York	2	$80,000	$90,000	$100,000
Corte Madera, California	2	$80,912	$83,699	$86,486
Greenbelt, Maryland	1	$97,566	$97,566	$97,566
Henrico, Virginia	1	$85,000	$85,000	$85,000
Logan, Utah	1	$75,500	$75,500	$75,500
Mclean, Virginia	1	$121,000	$121,000	$121,000

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