Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Kite Pharma Inc.?

Accepted Answer

Kite Pharma Inc. pays a median H-1B salary of $125,403 for sponsored positions, with an average of $129,624. The average prevailing wage across Kite Pharma Inc.'s filings is $124,080. 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 Kite Pharma Inc. pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Kite Pharma Inc.'s average offered wage is $129,624, compared to an average prevailing wage of $124,080 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
Research Scientist, Cell Biology	210	$103,002	$114,608	$136,640
Research Associate, Cell Biology	125	$77,382	$90,260	$90,438
Sr Research Associate I, Cell Biology	110	$90,126	$94,432	$98,654
Sr. Research Associate I, Cell Biology	91	$86,424	$96,795	$101,816
Sr Research Scientist I, Cell Biology	75	$137,488	$137,488	$137,488
Sr Research Associate I, Process Development	75	$70,000	$70,000	$70,000
Research Scientist, Bioinformatics	55	$95,014	$117,320	$119,040
Sr. Research Scientist I, Process Development	50	$118,768	$131,184	$143,600
Research Scientist, Process Development	50	$124,240	$124,915	$125,590
Associate Director, Product Sciences	50	$140,005	$140,005	$140,005
Cell Therapy Specialist Ii	36	$49,192	$56,701	$56,701
Supply Chain Specialist Iv	35	$70,054	$77,386	$84,718
Assoc Director, Supply Chain	35	$147,920	$147,920	$147,920
Assoc Director, Analytical Ops	35	$164,174	$167,866	$171,558
Associate Scientist, Cell Biology	33	$99,715	$111,291	$125,278
Cell Therapy Specialist I	32	$49,192	$56,560	$57,760
Sr. Manager, Statistical Programming	30	$99,195	$137,600	$148,117
Sr. Process Engineer Iii	30	$121,680	$121,680	$159,040
Associate Director, Supply Chain	28	$136,565	$157,844	$183,352
Qc Specialist Ii	26	$87,360	$87,651	$87,942

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Santa Monica, California	1,211	$56,080	$124,240	$228,280
Emeryville, California	300	$77,382	$96,543	$174,960
Gaithersburg, Maryland	185	$114,608	$114,608	$137,488
Frederick, Maryland	143	$54,642	$127,442	$186,638
El Segundo, California	142	$49,192	$95,568	$195,245
Foster City, California	142	$86,674	$125,278	$237,120
Oceanside, California	113	$70,000	$107,520	$180,000
Raleigh, North Carolina	13	$146,994	$153,352	$185,557
Liberty Hill, Texas	10	$179,338	$179,338	$179,338
Apex, North Carolina	10	$93,496	$141,680	$148,117

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