Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at NERA?

Accepted Answer

NERA pays a median H-1B salary of $105,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $125,521. The average prevailing wage across NERA's filings is $87,904. 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 NERA pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

NERA's average offered wage is $125,521, compared to an average prevailing wage of $87,904 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
Research Associate	157	$70,000	$82,000	$91,000
Analyst	102	$82,500	$105,000	$122,000
Associate Analyst	102	$53,100	$84,000	$100,000
Senior Analyst	66	$97,000	$115,000	$1,270,000
Consultant	59	$120,000	$170,000	$230,000
Senior Consultant	27	$140,000	$230,000	$250,000
Associate Director	2	$200,000	$200,000	$200,000
Director	2	$230,000	$230,000	$230,000
Associate Director, Information Resources	1	$144,500	$144,500	$144,500
Associate Analyts	1	$85,000	$85,000	$85,000
Assoc Dir, Global Information Resources, Knowledge Services	1	$144,500	$144,500	$144,500
Consultant	1	$150,000	$150,000	$150,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
New York, New York	248	$53,100	$100,000	$1,270,000
White Plains, New York	75	$70,000	$110,000	$250,000
Washington, District of Columbia	60	$75,000	$104,000	$250,000
Chicago, Illinois	40	$76,000	$89,000	$150,000
San Francisco, California	31	$75,000	$90,000	$195,000
Los Angeles, California	16	$76,000	$109,000	$185,000
Houston, Texas	13	$75,000	$75,000	$140,000
Boston, Massachusetts	7	$95,000	$110,000	$240,000
Jersey City, New Jersey	5	$76,000	$100,000	$175,000
Washington, Dc, District of Columbia	4	$230,000	$232,500	$235,000

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