Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Guardant Health?

Accepted Answer

Guardant Health pays a median H-1B salary of $142,728 for sponsored positions, with an average of $150,100. The average prevailing wage across Guardant Health's filings is $142,627. 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 Guardant Health pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Guardant Health's average offered wage is $150,100, compared to an average prevailing wage of $142,627 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
Senior Software Engineer	20	$120,931	$159,141	$184,662
Bioinformatics Scientist	17	$115,357	$135,824	$167,877
Senior Software Engineer In Test	11	$125,486	$133,432	$164,154
Staff Software Engineer	11	$139,194	$169,562	$199,534
Senior Bioinformatics Scientist	7	$109,429	$142,480	$174,096
Scientist	7	$87,610	$128,794	$137,280
Manager, Software Engineering	5	$178,506	$209,394	$239,200
Software Engineer	5	$80,184	$102,669	$145,246
Senior Scientist	5	$135,949	$137,280	$174,096
Senior Product Manager	4	$145,205	$168,204	$169,924
Senior Business Systems Analyst	4	$115,814	$121,306	$133,245
Revenue Accounting Manager	4	$121,472	$150,519	$155,000
Senior Bioinformatics Software Engineer	4	$143,416	$165,433	$184,662
Staff Business Systems Analyst	4	$126,360	$169,655	$179,171
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist	4	$109,803	$120,297	$125,715
Process Engineer	4	$110,000	$139,662	$150,571
Senior Software Release Engineer	3	$119,725	$144,560	$144,726
Software Engineer In Test	3	$98,509	$110,926	$141,107
Manager, Bioinformatics	3	$135,949	$166,296	$183,168
Business Development Manager	3	$113,589	$118,664	$169,645

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Redwood City, California	132	$70,012	$142,147	$258,398
Palo Alto, California	75	$91,354	$153,130	$294,299
San Diego, California	3	$104,520	$120,349	$135,824
Spring, Texas	3	$109,429	$141,315	$143,000
Austin, Texas	2	$124,550	$132,007	$139,464
Tampa, Florida	2	$139,194	$166,026	$192,858
Laveen, Arizona	2	$143,416	$150,675	$157,934
San Francisco, California	2	$104,478	$114,598	$124,717
San Antonio, Texas	2	$119,725	$125,788	$131,851
Argyle, Texas	2	$179,171	$194,283	$209,394

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