Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

University of Montana pays a median H-1B salary of $56,222 for sponsored positions, with an average of $60,024. The average prevailing wage across University of Montana's filings is $56,608. 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 University of Montana pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

University of Montana's average offered wage is $60,024, compared to an average prevailing wage of $56,608 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	6	$46,125	$53,655	$70,840
Postdoctoral Research Associate	4	$44,845	$50,075	$53,310
Post-Doctoral Research Associate	3	$50,149	$55,000	$60,000
Assistant Professor Of Education	3	$53,000	$53,000	$54,000
Assistant Professor Of Quantitative Ecology	2	$50,570	$64,785	$79,000
Assistant Professor Of Social Psychology	2	$53,090	$64,545	$76,000
Administrative Research Specialist	2	$45,136	$47,372	$49,608
Russian Language & Culture Instructor	2	$64,500	$64,500	$64,500
Senior Scientist	2	$60,590	$65,562	$70,533
Assistant Professor, Petroleum Engineering	2	$87,730	$89,930	$92,130
Clinical Assistant Professor	2	$61,060	$64,030	$67,000
Korean Language & Culture Instructor	2	$64,500	$67,884	$71,267
Research Associate	2	$51,584	$53,259	$54,933
Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering	1	$45,000	$45,000	$45,000
Assistant Director Of The Grizzly Scholarship Association	1	$50,981	$50,981	$50,981
Assistant Professor Of Native American Studies	1	$61,657	$61,657	$61,657
Assistant Associate Professor In Education	1	$53,010	$53,010	$53,010
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Education	1	$53,000	$53,000	$53,000
Associate Professor Of Management Information Systems	1	$112,150	$112,150	$112,150
Assistant Professor Of Computer Science	1	$67,710	$67,710	$67,710

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Missoula, Montana	34	$44,845	$56,920	$112,150
Butte, Montana	12	$28,000	$54,255	$92,130
Dillon, Montana	8	$46,000	$53,005	$54,000
Fort Bragg, North Carolina	4	$57,323	$64,500	$64,500
Mcchord, Washington	2	$67,317	$69,292	$71,267
Indianapolis, Indiana	2	$61,060	$64,030	$67,000
Fort Liberty, North Carolina	1	$57,323	$57,323	$57,323
Fayetteville, North Carolina	1	$55,120	$55,120	$55,120
Polson, Montana	1	$50,000	$50,000	$50,000
Wheaton, Illinois	1	$82,000	$82,000	$82,000

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