Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Indiana University pays a median H-1B salary of $66,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $76,135. The average prevailing wage across Indiana University's filings is $52,208. 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 Indiana University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Indiana University's average offered wage is $76,135, compared to an average prevailing wage of $52,208 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	41	$50,000	$92,591	$225,000
Lecturer	10	$47,061	$63,750	$85,000
Research Associate	10	$38,896	$47,476	$71,400
Postdoctoral Fellow	6	$42,759	$47,960	$50,000
Senior Systems Analyst/Programmer	6	$59,821	$64,537	$75,000
Assistant Scientist	5	$47,476	$50,000	$65,266
Assistant Research Scientist	5	$57,000	$58,011	$62,000
Acting Asst Prof Converting To Asst Prof	4	$64,800	$87,375	$135,000
Network Engineer	4	$45,240	$58,188	$59,426
Programmer/Analyst	3	$51,563	$57,970	$57,970
Post Doctoral Fellow	3	$46,259	$47,500	$51,500
Principal Software Engineer	3	$77,605	$80,267	$80,267
Visiting Research Associate	3	$44,500	$44,556	$47,715
Visiting Assistant Professor	3	$50,000	$64,000	$161,600
Associate Professor	2	$91,531	$91,531	$91,531
System Architect	2	$78,000	$78,000	$78,000
Systems Analyst	2	$57,000	$59,000	$61,000
Devops Engineer	2	$67,808	$69,649	$71,490
Associate Software Engineer	2	$55,000	$57,473	$59,946
Academic Systems Manager	2	$71,000	$71,056	$71,111

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Bloomington, Indiana	140	$37,454	$67,904	$225,000
South Bend, Indiana	6	$43,425	$57,500	$125,000
New Albany, Indiana	4	$47,061	$81,500	$105,000
Newport News, Virginia	2	$46,259	$63,339	$80,419
Richmond, Indiana	2	$32,000	$61,000	$90,000
Gary, Indiana	1	$59,000	$59,000	$59,000
Kokomo, Indiana	1	$64,500	$64,500	$64,500
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin	1	$47,715	$47,715	$47,715
Sunnyvale, California	1	$64,522	$64,522	$64,522
Bloomingon, Indiana	1	$64,000	$64,000	$64,000

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