Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Johns Hopkins University pays a median H-1B salary of $70,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $86,822. The average prevailing wage across Johns Hopkins University's filings is $63,816. 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 Johns Hopkins University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Johns Hopkins University's average offered wage is $86,822, compared to an average prevailing wage of $63,816 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
Postdoctoral Research Fellow	510	$44,340	$59,580	$90,000
Research Associate	346	$46,092	$67,000	$160,000
Assistant Professor	258	$56,400	$125,000	$303,680
Postdoctoral Fellow	126	$42,000	$64,617	$90,000
Assistant Research Scientist	73	$52,500	$72,768	$135,000
Resident	68	$51,912	$61,759	$85,377
Instructor	49	$58,650	$82,000	$197,472
Assistant Scientist	48	$74,235	$94,500	$133,182
Sr. Research Data Analyst	42	$62,816	$75,873	$640,000
Research Data Analyst	39	$42,168	$58,000	$82,742
Sr. Research Specialist	38	$49,587	$55,458	$80,000
Clinical Fellow	36	$62,071	$73,792	$90,536
Associate Professor	35	$110,000	$161,200	$467,152
Associate Research Scientist	31	$62,000	$90,000	$175,000
Clinical Associate	24	$121,333	$171,101	$266,493
Lecturer	18	$53,210	$83,375	$120,000
Senior Lecturer	18	$66,200	$110,000	$150,000
Clinical / Research Fellow	16	$62,071	$67,688	$85,639
Biostatistician	15	$67,995	$73,899	$85,446
Sr. Biostatistician	14	$72,000	$83,237	$100,246

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Baltimore, Maryland	2,037	$34,556	$69,000	$640,000
Washington, District of Columbia	30	$72,000	$152,500	$266,493
Gaithersburg, Maryland	14	$67,200	$90,000	$100,000
St Petersburg, Florida	10	$57,300	$63,566	$467,152
Columbia, Maryland	6	$75,403	$113,185	$255,545
St. Petersburg, Florida	5	$52,000	$56,880	$66,308
Bethesda, Maryland	5	$62,071	$182,500	$240,000
New York, New York	4	$81,000	$141,082	$260,000
Ashburn, Virginia	4	$81,947	$81,947	$116,960
Lutherville, Maryland	3	$172,010	$172,010	$172,010

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