Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC?

Accepted Answer

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC pays a median H-1B salary of $117,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $121,877. The average prevailing wage across Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC's filings is $105,533. 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 Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC's average offered wage is $121,877, compared to an average prevailing wage of $105,533 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
Senior Scientist, Statistical Programming	48	$76,378	$111,400	$129,854
Associate Principal Scientist, Statistical Programming	44	$109,762	$138,182	$167,232
Senior Scientist, Biostatistics	31	$76,378	$111,400	$142,771
Associate Principal Scientist, Biostatistics	24	$74,797	$139,600	$144,373
Senior Scientist, Preclinical Development	23	$111,400	$114,700	$124,363
Senior Scientist, Analytical R&D	20	$107,600	$111,400	$134,763
Associate Scientist, Post Doc Fellow	20	$68,400	$75,660	$87,838
Senior Scientist, Chemistry	19	$86,091	$114,700	$117,000
Senior Specialist, Data Science	16	$102,482	$124,650	$169,541
Associate Director, Data Science	12	$132,184	$153,800	$184,454
Associate Principal Scientist, Analytical R&D	12	$122,800	$135,500	$161,221
Associate Principal Scientist, Outcomes Research	11	$130,900	$135,500	$205,067
Sr. Scientist, Chemistry	11	$107,600	$114,000	$128,535
Sr. Scientist, Biostatistics	10	$108,000	$113,050	$126,464
Senior Specialist, Software Engineering	9	$111,400	$131,997	$151,819
Scientist, Statistical Programming	7	$88,480	$91,600	$94,300
Sr. Specialist, Data Science	7	$100,000	$122,800	$141,170
Specialist, Engineering	7	$58,198	$59,301	$85,600
Senior Scientist, Engineering	7	$85,758	$114,700	$124,363
Senior Scientist, Pharmacokinetics	6	$74,963	$107,600	$124,758

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Rahway, New Jersey	311	$56,971	$117,000	$359,800
North Wales, Pennsylvania	127	$59,301	$128,482	$196,539
West Point, Pennsylvania	99	$58,198	$111,400	$181,600
Kenilworth, New Jersey	19	$56,971	$97,680	$193,440
Boston, Massachusetts	12	$58,885	$91,204	$176,200
Cambridge, Massachusetts	8	$91,978	$126,941	$178,006
Elkton, Virginia	7	$87,880	$107,600	$126,942
Branchburg, New Jersey	5	$91,349	$124,030	$153,837
Durham, North Carolina	4	$64,043	$90,279	$111,400
Austin, Texas	4	$98,904	$115,200	$139,464

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