Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at HDR Architecture?

Accepted Answer

HDR Architecture pays a median H-1B salary of $72,904 for sponsored positions, with an average of $81,249. The average prevailing wage across HDR Architecture's filings is $73,910. 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 HDR Architecture pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

HDR Architecture's average offered wage is $81,249, compared to an average prevailing wage of $73,910 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
Design Coordinator	40	$50,003	$63,918	$85,030
Architectural Coordinator	23	$47,000	$56,118	$62,878
Design Coordinator 2	14	$68,182	$82,540	$90,189
Project Architect	11	$92,000	$120,245	$130,000
Senior Design Coordinator	10	$85,000	$96,387	$120,016
Interior Design Coordinator	8	$45,011	$62,847	$75,275
Architect	8	$59,488	$106,444	$118,498
Design Coordinator 1	6	$67,392	$70,366	$72,987
Project Manager	6	$110,000	$137,831	$145,018
Design Coordinator Ii	5	$65,291	$75,421	$87,464
Project Designer	3	$85,093	$119,122	$127,005
Sustainable Consultant	3	$65,000	$65,000	$65,000
Health Planner 2	3	$101,941	$110,427	$121,867
Designer	3	$80,000	$80,018	$119,246
Health Planner	3	$67,517	$77,646	$120,016
Justice Principal	2	$214,198	$214,198	$214,198
Laboratory Planner	2	$65,291	$88,203	$111,114
Junior Experiential Graphic Designer	2	$43,680	$46,825	$49,970
Architectural Coordinator Ii	2	$69,014	$69,014	$69,014
Electrical Engineer In Training (Eit)	2	$70,512	$79,123	$87,734

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
San Francisco, California	42	$58,074	$86,232	$136,510
Los Angeles, California	34	$51,272	$72,852	$120,016
Arlington, Virginia	26	$45,011	$62,608	$126,214
Boston, Massachusetts	14	$49,213	$86,255	$220,210
Dallas, Texas	13	$49,046	$77,646	$214,198
Chicago, Illinois	13	$52,000	$60,000	$76,024
Phoenix, Arizona	8	$60,000	$71,417	$125,008
Omaha, Nebraska	7	$43,680	$63,253	$120,016
Seattle, Washington	6	$75,005	$98,446	$130,000
Houston, Texas	4	$57,658	$83,004	$89,003

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HDR Architecture H1B Salaries

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