Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.?

Accepted Answer

Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. pays a median H-1B salary of $140,981 for sponsored positions, with an average of $142,635. The average prevailing wage across Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.'s filings is $138,151. 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 Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.'s average offered wage is $142,635, compared to an average prevailing wage of $138,151 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
Quality Engineer	59	$78,853	$121,264	$145,205
Software Engineer	38	$86,320	$135,283	$189,159
Supplier Engineer	26	$81,120	$121,032	$170,248
Mechanical Engineer	24	$76,274	$112,750	$185,869
Senior Software Engineer	24	$124,979	$159,983	$224,836
Manufacturing Engineer	24	$87,714	$121,904	$145,400
Senior Supplier Engineer	14	$122,450	$146,937	$170,248
Senior Quality Engineer	14	$118,500	$139,400	$170,248
Senior Business Systems Analyst	13	$134,971	$139,277	$166,252
Regulatory Affairs Specialist	13	$98,030	$115,877	$155,000
Clinical Development Engineer	13	$80,059	$113,901	$169,447
Industrial Engineer	12	$79,061	$114,173	$143,874
Staff Software Engineer	12	$170,872	$206,178	$237,304
Data Engineer	11	$89,565	$110,864	$213,200
Data Scientist	11	$103,958	$125,800	$170,186
Solution Architect	10	$134,971	$145,818	$194,792
Systems Analyst	10	$96,429	$131,519	$158,621
Mechanical Design Engineer	10	$100,485	$150,178	$176,547
Machine Learning Engineer	9	$126,506	$142,438	$194,300
Machine Learning Scientist	9	$74,734	$109,117	$192,700

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Sunnyvale, California	1,265	$64,459	$142,293	$269,150
Peachtree Corners, Georgia	64	$74,734	$124,266	$234,062
Raleigh, North Carolina	16	$76,378	$110,780	$170,000
Blacksburg, Virginia	8	$78,853	$105,180	$152,000
Norcross, Georgia	5	$65,541	$121,000	$127,800
Durham, North Carolina	3	$104,312	$133,640	$178,090
Orange, Connecticut	3	$93,900	$134,555	$162,906
Bothell, Washington	3	$114,254	$146,800	$150,100
Mckinney, Texas	2	$91,062	$95,888	$100,714
Ann Arbor, Michigan	2	$96,616	$96,616	$96,616

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