Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at MPG Operations?

Accepted Answer

MPG Operations pays a median H-1B salary of $118,498 for sponsored positions, with an average of $120,415. The average prevailing wage across MPG Operations's filings is $117,952. 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 MPG Operations pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

MPG Operations's average offered wage is $120,415, compared to an average prevailing wage of $117,952 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 Engineer	175	$75,130	$125,000	$210,000
Research Analyst	77	$54,974	$130,021	$176,571
Quantitative Researcher	76	$80,246	$111,394	$150,000
Analyst	71	$49,462	$115,731	$183,768
Quantitative Developer	54	$62,920	$124,821	$179,982
Portfolio Manager	41	$102,000	$133,141	$170,000
It Analyst	36	$50,400	$79,363	$115,918
Data Scientist	36	$93,974	$113,859	$136,219
Quantitative Analyst	28	$80,413	$115,086	$150,000
Team Lead	14	$128,960	$155,262	$223,642
Senior Quantitative Researcher	14	$92,851	$118,490	$146,141
Data Analyst	14	$75,130	$109,564	$142,563
Risk Analyst	14	$56,000	$103,666	$152,506
Support Engineer	12	$77,542	$135,824	$170,000
Database Engineer	12	$52,000	$91,905	$142,958
Senior Portfolio Manager	12	$136,219	$173,555	$179,088
Operations Specialist	11	$78,312	$112,935	$118,248
Security Engineer	10	$90,251	$94,141	$146,286
Information Technology Analyst	10	$78,478	$101,088	$115,918
Trader	10	$54,642	$144,633	$146,141

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
New York, New York	847	$50,400	$120,000	$232,000
Miami, Florida	107	$49,462	$101,109	$151,819
Old Greenwich, Connecticut	28	$80,000	$135,000	$175,000
San Francisco, California	14	$92,851	$124,426	$172,931
Chicago, Illinois	14	$70,782	$98,329	$139,173
Santa Monica, California	5	$69,992	$96,678	$107,162
Boston, Massachusetts	4	$82,430	$120,245	$125,819
Irvine, California	4	$92,789	$114,743	$132,579
Miami Beach, Florida	4	$76,419	$112,320	$137,821
Houston, Texas	3	$54,974	$103,813	$119,683

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