Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Guardian Drug Company?

Accepted Answer

Guardian Drug Company pays a median H-1B salary of $79,040 for sponsored positions, with an average of $82,326. The average prevailing wage across Guardian Drug Company's filings is $76,331. 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 Guardian Drug Company pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Guardian Drug Company's average offered wage is $82,326, compared to an average prevailing wage of $76,331 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
Chemist	23	$61,000	$72,800	$100,000
Validation Engineer	5	$60,000	$83,200	$83,200
Database Administrator	5	$83,200	$85,280	$91,000
Manufacturing Chemist	5	$63,300	$70,000	$96,000
Industrial Engineer	4	$80,400	$91,720	$94,000
Formulation Scientist	3	$61,000	$65,000	$66,000
Production Manager	3	$100,000	$105,000	$105,000
Mechanical Engineer	3	$76,000	$83,200	$116,000
Formulation Chemist	2	$70,000	$82,000	$94,000
Regulatory Affairs Associate	2	$69,500	$73,250	$77,000
Chemical Engineer	2	$79,040	$79,040	$79,040
Chemist (Manager)	2	$96,500	$96,500	$96,500
Production Chemist	2	$63,300	$64,150	$65,000
Software Developer	1	$96,500	$96,500	$96,500
V.p. - Business Development, Sales & Marketing	1	$224,000	$224,000	$224,000
V.p.-Business Development, Sales & Marketing	1	$175,000	$175,000	$175,000
Pharmacovigilance Specialist	1	$60,850	$60,850	$60,850
Director, Sales And Marketing- Supply Chain	1	$125,000	$125,000	$125,000
Formulation / Chemist	1	$80,000	$80,000	$80,000
Junior Chemist	1	$62,400	$62,400	$62,400

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