Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Georgia State University pays a median H-1B salary of $68,796 for sponsored positions, with an average of $79,721. The average prevailing wage across Georgia State University's filings is $50,762. 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 Georgia State University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Georgia State University's average offered wage is $79,721, compared to an average prevailing wage of $50,762 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	95	$54,200	$94,000	$246,500
Postdoctoral Research Associate	71	$41,267	$52,140	$82,000
Lecturer	29	$47,000	$66,000	$85,000
Research Assistant Professor	23	$47,476	$61,000	$105,000
Research Scientist I	13	$50,000	$67,538	$72,500
Lecturer (Computer Science)	11	$83,000	$85,000	$88,000
Research Associate Ii	11	$45,240	$67,500	$79,589
Postdoctoral Associate	8	$47,250	$59,500	$67,000
Postdoctoral Fellow	7	$46,530	$50,000	$60,000
Research Scientist Ii	7	$68,000	$80,600	$87,600
Senior Research Associate	7	$75,000	$87,000	$105,000
Full Stack Engineer Ii	6	$58,302	$68,340	$70,000
Research Associate	6	$42,000	$51,738	$63,000
Post-Doctoral Associate	5	$57,500	$60,000	$65,000
Academic Professional	5	$62,000	$77,000	$80,000
Research Coordinator Ii	5	$47,476	$61,572	$75,000
Postdoctoral Research Fellow	4	$45,885	$47,653	$49,395
Research Scientist	4	$45,760	$46,618	$55,000
Post Doctoral Research Associate	4	$47,476	$53,738	$62,521
Post Doctoral Associate	4	$55,000	$58,000	$64,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Atlanta, Georgia	418	$35,000	$68,952	$524,400
Clarkston, Georgia	5	$54,659	$64,688	$95,889
Dunwoody, Georgia	3	$52,082	$52,082	$56,607
Mt. Wilson, California	3	$69,680	$69,680	$78,000
Hamden, Connecticut	2	$57,476	$63,318	$69,160
Roswell, Georgia	2	$67,000	$68,340	$69,680
Decatur, Georgia	2	$54,200	$56,700	$59,200
Alpharetta, Georgia	2	$52,082	$52,082	$52,082
Tucker, Georgia	1	$78,222	$78,222	$78,222
Winter Park, Florida	1	$105,000	$105,000	$105,000

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