Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Lonza Houston INC?

Accepted Answer

Lonza Houston INC pays a median H-1B salary of $112,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $113,162. The average prevailing wage across Lonza Houston INC's filings is $91,978. 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 Lonza Houston INC pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Lonza Houston INC's average offered wage is $113,162, compared to an average prevailing wage of $91,978 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 Associate Ii	3	$68,961	$69,993	$76,514
Associate Director, Analytical Equipment And Qc Systems	2	$148,000	$148,000	$148,000
Mes Analyst	2	$120,000	$120,000	$120,000
Scientist	2	$65,000	$83,402	$101,804
Senior Validation Engineer	2	$110,000	$111,158	$112,316
Solution Architect, Sap Mm/Wm	2	$150,000	$150,000	$150,000
Qc Manager	2	$125,000	$140,000	$155,000
Qc Analyst Iii	2	$74,000	$74,000	$74,000
R&D Scientist	2	$94,000	$98,356	$102,712
Scientist Ii	2	$121,219	$122,610	$124,000
Core Technician Iii	2	$66,997	$70,117	$73,237
Associate Director, Program Management	2	$155,000	$161,745	$168,490
Associate Director, Quality Operations	2	$165,000	$165,000	$165,000
Senior Validation Engineer Facility & Engineering	2	$100,000	$107,500	$115,000
Batch Release Specialist, Quality Assurance Operations	2	$112,000	$112,000	$112,000
Manager, Regulatory Affairs	2	$133,882	$137,511	$141,140
Msat Process Engineer Iii	2	$120,000	$120,000	$120,000
Msat Scientist Ii	2	$97,293	$97,293	$97,293
Core Technician V (Core Tech Lead)	1	$92,997	$92,997	$92,997
Core Technician Iv - A	1	$86,008	$86,008	$86,008

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Houston, Texas	64	$49,500	$109,669	$179,062
Pearland, Texas	12	$67,000	$111,127	$168,490
Portsmouth, New Hampshire	5	$60,445	$110,000	$170,000
Porstmouth, New Hampshire	3	$119,510	$148,000	$148,000
Littleton, Massachusetts	2	$155,000	$155,000	$155,000
Lexington, Massachusetts	1	$148,160	$148,160	$148,160

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