Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Microchip Technology?

Accepted Answer

Microchip Technology pays a median H-1B salary of $84,968 for sponsored positions, with an average of $90,988. The average prevailing wage across Microchip Technology's filings is $90,067. 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 Microchip Technology pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Microchip Technology's average offered wage is $90,988, compared to an average prevailing wage of $90,067 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
Applications Engineer	41	$56,077	$65,894	$109,242
Design Engineer	38	$56,077	$65,999	$86,778
Software Engineer	20	$60,258	$70,092	$96,562
Product Engineer	17	$56,077	$65,562	$103,397
Test Engineer	13	$62,546	$66,560	$85,592
Engineer Ii - Design	12	$65,000	$79,500	$85,946
Corporate Applications Engineer	12	$58,074	$64,969	$71,822
Engineer Ii - Applications	11	$61,992	$81,747	$125,292
Analog Product Engineer	11	$61,880	$65,354	$101,026
Analog Design Engineer	10	$58,406	$65,354	$79,331
Principal Applications Engineer	10	$90,334	$103,022	$141,378
Quality Engineer	10	$49,275	$57,658	$67,850
Principal Engineer - Firmware	9	$99,986	$134,493	$153,504
Verification Engineer	9	$62,546	$65,562	$89,024
Principal Software Engineer	8	$90,626	$97,510	$167,149
Business Systems Analyst	7	$52,936	$60,258	$81,570
Senior Engineer I - Design	7	$85,426	$90,522	$104,000
Firmware Engineer	6	$87,152	$98,821	$117,291
Device Engineer	6	$62,546	$74,287	$90,000
Cad Systems Engineer	6	$62,546	$64,958	$77,646

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Chandler, Arizona	498	$46,259	$78,562	$151,320
San Jose, California	151	$64,168	$110,000	$195,000
Colorado Springs, Colorado	44	$58,469	$79,749	$146,390
Austin, Texas	37	$70,741	$90,750	$151,000
Roseville, California	31	$73,237	$124,488	$173,640
Sunnyvale, California	18	$83,616	$115,368	$164,674
Houston, Texas	16	$69,888	$79,083	$104,187
Hauppauge, New York	12	$73,278	$88,286	$109,283
Lake Forest, California	10	$74,797	$125,081	$146,515
Gresham, Oregon	9	$59,675	$80,000	$92,581

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