Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at KFORCE?

Accepted Answer

KFORCE pays a median H-1B salary of $97,760 for sponsored positions, with an average of $98,056. The average prevailing wage across KFORCE's filings is $95,417. 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 KFORCE pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

KFORCE's average offered wage is $98,056, compared to an average prevailing wage of $95,417 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
Senior Software Developer	22,578	$54,080	$97,760	$187,741
Advanced Software Developer	21,329	$62,400	$115,939	$181,272
Advanced Business Analyst	9,366	$56,160	$92,373	$165,360
Senior Business Analyst	8,485	$47,840	$73,403	$155,605
Senior Programmer Analyst	7,412	$52,000	$76,960	$104,000
Advanced Programmer Analyst	6,500	$64,480	$93,600	$141,440
Programmer Analyst	1,570	$43,680	$60,320	$79,040
Senior Project Manager	1,370	$83,200	$118,477	$200,304
Business Analyst	1,112	$39,520	$54,080	$85,280
Lead Analyst	1,050	$54,080	$74,880	$99,840
Senior Data Analyst	1,000	$54,080	$102,201	$174,304
Project Manager	960	$58,240	$92,560	$147,722
Advanced Data Analyst	580	$74,880	$118,290	$156,853
Senior Network Engineer	531	$66,560	$96,803	$141,606
Senior User Experience Designer	480	$39,520	$81,120	$132,870
Senior Systems Administrator	360	$60,590	$77,719	$120,723
Advanced Database Administrator	310	$79,498	$95,680	$139,589
Advanced Network Engineer	300	$87,360	$120,640	$152,402
Senior Database Administrator	290	$62,400	$79,040	$95,014
Senior Network Architect	280	$53,830	$109,772	$138,986

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Atlanta, Georgia	2,740	$44,949	$105,227	$139,152
Charlotte, North Carolina	2,411	$39,520	$96,158	$136,282
Westlake, Texas	2,320	$58,240	$116,938	$167,149
San Antonio, Texas	2,310	$52,000	$98,301	$144,186
Dallas, Texas	2,072	$37,440	$105,997	$165,360
Beaverton, Oregon	1,800	$56,160	$108,202	$155,605
Plano, Texas	1,780	$41,662	$108,160	$151,507
Columbus, Ohio	1,740	$54,080	$85,280	$128,232
San Diego, California	1,650	$45,760	$99,216	$185,037
Austin, Texas	1,570	$47,840	$96,013	$140,920

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