Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Jefferson Parish Schools?

Accepted Answer

Jefferson Parish Schools pays a median H-1B salary of $55,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $56,463. The average prevailing wage across Jefferson Parish Schools's filings is $48,000. 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 Jefferson Parish Schools pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Jefferson Parish Schools's average offered wage is $56,463, compared to an average prevailing wage of $48,000 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
Teacher	16	$39,800	$55,000	$61,500
Dual Language Teacher	3	$53,000	$55,000	$62,300
Spanish Dual Language Teacher	3	$52,800	$52,800	$64,500
Secondary Math Teacher	2	$72,400	$72,499	$72,598
Elementary And Kindergarten Teacher	2	$45,040	$45,560	$46,080
Elementary Teacher (1-8)	1	$58,800	$58,800	$58,800
English As A Second Language (Esl) Teacher	1	$59,384	$59,384	$59,384
Esl Teacher	1	$70,400	$70,400	$70,400
French Dual Language Teacher	1	$52,800	$52,800	$52,800
French Teacher	1	$76,400	$76,400	$76,400
Math Teacher	1	$69,733	$69,733	$69,733
Eld Dual Language Teacher	1	$54,300	$54,300	$54,300
Spanish Teacher	1	$55,733	$55,733	$55,733
Elementary Teacher	1	$49,300	$49,300	$49,300
Elementary Spanish Immersion Teacher	1	$47,623	$47,623	$47,623

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Terrytown, Louisiana	14	$39,800	$55,867	$61,500
Metairie, Louisiana	10	$45,040	$49,531	$72,400
Kenner, Louisiana	4	$50,300	$58,300	$64,500
Jefferson, Louisiana	3	$59,384	$72,598	$76,400
Metarie, Louisiana	2	$49,300	$51,150	$53,000
Harvey, Louisiana	2	$69,733	$70,067	$70,400
Gretna, Louisiana	1	$52,800	$52,800	$52,800

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