Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Lehigh University pays a median H-1B salary of $76,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $93,836. The average prevailing wage across Lehigh University's filings is $57,330. 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 Lehigh University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Lehigh University's average offered wage is $93,836, compared to an average prevailing wage of $57,330 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
Assistant Professor	87	$44,000	$95,000	$193,500
Postdoctoral Research Associate	28	$40,800	$51,439	$732,096
Post-Doctoral Research Associate	14	$41,101	$49,243	$55,307
Professor Of Practice	8	$50,000	$74,964	$101,500
Research Scientist	7	$40,290	$75,000	$1,200,000
Teaching Assistant Professor	4	$69,000	$92,500	$115,000
Visiting Assistant Professor	4	$53,240	$60,445	$75,000
Nheri Research Scientist	4	$70,000	$80,255	$83,480
Senior Research Scientist And Curriculum Innovation Manager	3	$108,150	$108,150	$108,500
Post-Doctoral Research Scholar/Fellow	3	$52,704	$53,758	$55,000
Senior Research Scientist	3	$83,616	$83,616	$83,616
Cloud Systems Engineer	2	$108,470	$108,470	$108,470
Business Intelligence Analyst	2	$65,894	$66,186	$66,477
Professor	2	$120,000	$135,000	$150,000
Associate Director	2	$60,000	$60,000	$60,000
Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow	2	$55,540	$57,095	$58,650
Investment Analyst	2	$93,600	$94,300	$95,000
Instructional Systems Specialist Data Analytics & Visualizat	2	$58,530	$58,530	$58,530
Instructional Coordinator	2	$58,530	$58,530	$58,530
Professor Of Practice, Earth And Environmental Sciences	2	$70,000	$72,658	$75,317

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania	203	$26,500	$75,927	$1,200,000
New York, New York	2	$93,600	$94,300	$95,000
Jersey City, New Jersey	1	$108,470	$108,470	$108,470
Easton, Pennsylvania	1	$83,480	$83,480	$83,480

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