Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at KLA Corporation?

Accepted Answer

KLA Corporation pays a median H-1B salary of $143,218 for sponsored positions, with an average of $146,298. The average prevailing wage across KLA Corporation's filings is $128,612. 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 KLA Corporation pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

KLA Corporation's average offered wage is $146,298, compared to an average prevailing wage of $128,612 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
Software Engineer	367	$76,500	$144,145	$255,824
Product Development Engineer	118	$97,013	$137,612	$190,995
Algorithm Engineer	92	$90,000	$158,124	$230,000
Electrical Design Engineer	68	$81,056	$148,899	$216,727
Product Marketing Manager	67	$112,033	$162,862	$236,248
Applications Development Engineer	54	$68,891	$116,181	$160,776
Research Scientist	49	$103,000	$153,328	$234,446
Customer Support Engineer	48	$66,728	$92,914	$129,917
Mechanical Design Engineer	43	$80,741	$140,498	$190,000
Product Engineer	36	$97,000	$126,515	$164,300
Product Development Applications Engineer	35	$105,550	$134,746	$163,650
Field Applications Engineer	24	$63,275	$104,775	$159,058
Optical Engineer	22	$117,875	$147,315	$185,417
Information Systems Analyst	22	$110,000	$150,000	$188,780
Applications Engineering Manager	20	$130,416	$151,502	$191,394
Business Process Analyst	19	$99,879	$135,197	$208,960
Manufacturing Design Engineer	16	$96,436	$128,343	$190,314
Customer Engagement Applications Engineer	16	$100,880	$115,000	$157,560
Mechatronics Engineer	14	$83,825	$115,000	$185,000
Regional Development Applications Engineer	12	$120,016	$127,344	$135,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Milpitas, California	945	$95,155	$156,560	$294,227
Ann Arbor, Michigan	284	$76,500	$119,755	$209,000
Phoenix, Arizona	30	$79,206	$85,758	$176,806
Austin, Texas	28	$94,848	$136,646	$163,957
Hillsboro, Oregon	26	$77,898	$112,617	$197,438
Boise, Idaho	17	$68,891	$100,880	$189,995
Chandler, Arizona	15	$95,472	$105,435	$205,000
Beaverton, Oregon	11	$84,552	$110,115	$140,279
Malta, New York	11	$92,166	$107,324	$180,000
Totowa, New Jersey	6	$98,134	$112,017	$154,656

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