Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at GlobalFoundries U.S. 2, LLC?

Accepted Answer

GlobalFoundries U.S. 2, LLC pays a median H-1B salary of $86,174 for sponsored positions, with an average of $89,684. The average prevailing wage across GlobalFoundries U.S. 2, LLC's filings is $89,182. 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 GlobalFoundries U.S. 2, LLC pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

GlobalFoundries U.S. 2, LLC's average offered wage is $89,684, compared to an average prevailing wage of $89,182 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
Engineer Product Development Engineering	13	$56,181	$73,486	$83,616
Senior Engineer Design Enablement	7	$79,664	$86,258	$99,486
Principal Engineer Design Enablement	7	$79,664	$94,799	$111,093
Engineer Td Test Development Engineering	5	$67,392	$81,578	$81,578
Mts Design Enablement	5	$85,946	$97,059	$102,738
Principal Eng Test Engineering	5	$85,322	$115,877	$126,277
Engineer, Product Development Engineering	4	$57,907	$71,209	$78,051
Engineer Design Enablement	3	$57,907	$67,392	$68,786
Senior Engineer Quality	3	$82,680	$82,680	$96,907
Member Of Technical Staff (Mts) Design Enablement	3	$103,352	$111,093	$122,473
Principal Engineer Test Engineering	3	$90,085	$90,085	$94,745
Senior Engineer Packaging Engineering	3	$78,400	$79,664	$81,120
Engineer Technology & Development	2	$66,622	$74,651	$82,680
Engineer Packaging Engineering	2	$67,392	$67,392	$67,392
Principal Engineer Factory Automation	2	$94,390	$94,390	$94,390
Principal Engineer Product Development Engineering	2	$82,572	$87,590	$92,607
Engineer Quality	2	$59,134	$59,134	$59,134
Mts Device Modeling & Characterization	2	$109,713	$114,116	$118,518
Mts Technology Development	2	$114,296	$123,563	$132,829
Engineer Process Engineering	2	$75,317	$78,448	$81,578

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Essex Junction, Vermont	105	$48,942	$82,680	$145,475
Hopewell Junction, New York	33	$56,181	$90,230	$117,000
Austin, Texas	13	$73,486	$102,072	$144,368
Durham, North Carolina	6	$75,317	$85,031	$112,299
Santa Clara, California	5	$78,051	$83,616	$122,473
Malta, New York	4	$94,390	$95,725	$121,659
Cary, North Carolina	1	$103,272	$103,272	$103,272
Dallas, Texas	1	$103,230	$103,230	$103,230
Edison, New Jersey	1	$102,738	$102,738	$102,738
Endicott, New York	1	$71,718	$71,718	$71,718

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