Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Howard University?

Accepted Answer

Howard University pays a median H-1B salary of $79,511 for sponsored positions, with an average of $88,722. The average prevailing wage across Howard University's filings is $74,290. 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 Howard University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Howard University's average offered wage is $88,722, compared to an average prevailing wage of $74,290 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
Assistant Professor	19	$80,000	$95,000	$120,000
Lecturer	16	$54,000	$62,000	$63,705
Research Scientist	4	$58,350	$63,404	$150,000
Assistant Research Scientist	3	$73,000	$75,000	$91,025
Postdoctoral Fellow	3	$50,004	$59,592	$70,224
Director Of Research & Development	2	$96,252	$96,252	$96,252
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)	2	$79,021	$81,071	$83,121
Senior Program Analyst - Grants And Contracts	2	$132,168	$132,168	$132,168
Sr. Immigration Specialist	2	$85,000	$86,500	$88,000
Postdoctoral Scholar	2	$54,840	$60,929	$67,018
Post-Doctoral Fellow	2	$50,000	$51,500	$53,000
Email & Digital Marketing Specialist	2	$55,000	$57,500	$60,000
Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Educator Tr	1	$60,000	$60,000	$60,000
Clinical Assistant Professor	1	$60,840	$60,840	$60,840
Assistant Professor On The Clinical Educator Track	1	$190,000	$190,000	$190,000
Business Intelligence Analyst	1	$80,000	$80,000	$80,000
Associate Professor	1	$120,291	$120,291	$120,291
Assistant Grant Manager	1	$77,000	$77,000	$77,000
Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, In Digital Jour	1	$85,000	$85,000	$85,000
Assistant Professor - Tenure Track	1	$78,967	$78,967	$78,967

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Washington, District of Columbia	96	$40,000	$80,000	$501,191
Beltsville, Maryland	1	$70,000	$70,000	$70,000
Jessup, Maryland	1	$120,000	$120,000	$120,000
Philadelpha, Pennsylvania	1	$50,004	$50,004	$50,004
Stockton, California	1	$60,840	$60,840	$60,840

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