Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas?

Accepted Answer

HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas pays a median H-1B salary of $81,952 for sponsored positions, with an average of $85,971. The average prevailing wage across HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas's filings is $78,665. 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 Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas's average offered wage is $85,971, compared to an average prevailing wage of $78,665 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
Control Systems Designer	4	$66,310	$70,991	$72,821
Control Systems Engineer In Training (Eit)	4	$68,973	$70,637	$79,560
Bridge Engineer	3	$95,077	$95,701	$99,486
Water/Wastewater Designer	3	$60,000	$63,024	$91,166
Water/Wastewater Engineer In Training (Eit)	3	$57,034	$63,565	$84,000
Electrical Engineer	2	$109,866	$113,162	$116,459
Geotechnical Engineer In Training (Eit)	2	$70,000	$75,976	$81,952
Project Manager/Engineer	2	$91,894	$94,193	$96,491
System Protection And Studies Engineer In Training (Eit)	2	$70,928	$71,875	$72,821
Fire & Life Safety Engineer	2	$105,144	$113,631	$122,117
Mechanical Engineer In Training (Eit)	2	$63,128	$65,801	$68,474
Roadway Engineer In Training (Eit)	1	$58,011	$58,011	$58,011
Senior Geotechnical Engineer	1	$94,474	$94,474	$94,474
Senior Water Resources Engineer	1	$112,486	$112,486	$112,486
Structural Engineer	1	$117,790	$117,790	$117,790
Substation P&C Engineer	1	$130,000	$130,000	$130,000
Traffic Coordinator	1	$75,005	$75,005	$75,005
Transmission Designer	1	$77,064	$77,064	$77,064
Water Engineer In Training (Eit)	1	$63,045	$63,045	$63,045
Water Resources Designer	1	$83,221	$83,221	$83,221

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Charlotte, North Carolina	33	$57,034	$72,821	$122,117
Raleigh, North Carolina	20	$58,011	$93,486	$196,500

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