Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Mentor Graphics Corporation pays a median H-1B salary of $91,905 for sponsored positions, with an average of $97,153. The average prevailing wage across Mentor Graphics Corporation's filings is $91,486. 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 Mentor Graphics Corporation pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Mentor Graphics Corporation's average offered wage is $97,153, compared to an average prevailing wage of $91,486 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 Development Engineer	354	$60,200	$72,300	$116,009
Emulation Specialist	302	$68,723	$78,354	$83,346
Corporate Application Engineer	103	$60,200	$80,870	$90,089
Application Engineer	102	$71,032	$85,800	$108,700
Emulation Applications Engineer	100	$108,700	$118,900	$129,100
Associate Rotation Engineer	100	$68,328	$74,599	$80,870
Technical Marketing Engineer	52	$73,133	$93,300	$117,956
Pre-Sales Lead Development Engineer	50	$69,618	$69,618	$69,618
Ams Product Engineer	50	$80,870	$80,870	$80,870
Senior Questa Fv Application Engineer	50	$95,600	$95,600	$95,600
Associate Rotation Engineer Calibre Opc	50	$68,328	$68,328	$68,328
Associate Engineer	50	$80,870	$80,870	$80,870
Associate Rotation Engineer - Mad	50	$70,678	$70,678	$70,678
Associate Rotation Engineer - Dvt	50	$74,110	$74,110	$74,110
Product Specialist Iii	50	$101,650	$101,650	$101,650
Associate Rotation Engineer - Dft	50	$80,870	$80,870	$80,870
Emulation Ae/Technical Lead	50	$114,500	$114,500	$114,500
Associate Rotation Engineer - Automotive	50	$60,200	$60,200	$60,200
Emulation Project Manager	50	$123,115	$123,115	$123,115
Finanical Analyst	50	$80,900	$80,900	$80,900

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Fremont, California	761	$71,032	$90,767	$170,953
Wilsonville, Oregon	416	$68,328	$102,627	$143,100
San Diego, California	254	$72,300	$79,373	$114,500
Austin, Texas	201	$60,200	$85,800	$129,100
Longmont, Colorado	102	$63,900	$77,617	$83,500
Waltham, Massachusetts	101	$72,300	$98,093	$100,000
Novi, Michigan	100	$60,200	$60,200	$60,200
Marlborough, Massachusetts	52	$70,678	$90,089	$142,896
Mobile, Alabama	51	$63,900	$63,900	$63,900
Hopewell Junction, New York	3	$134,555	$134,555	$138,299

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