Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at National Radio Astronomy Observatory?

Accepted Answer

National Radio Astronomy Observatory pays a median H-1B salary of $82,456 for sponsored positions, with an average of $100,656. The average prevailing wage across National Radio Astronomy Observatory's filings is $84,260. 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 National Radio Astronomy Observatory pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

National Radio Astronomy Observatory's average offered wage is $100,656, compared to an average prevailing wage of $84,260 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 Scientist	14	$63,138	$72,426	$81,474
Software Engineer Iii	8	$67,059	$81,557	$107,162
Associate Scientist/Astronomy	4	$78,806	$93,798	$945,672
Software Engineer Ii	4	$54,246	$67,954	$81,640
Associate Scientist	4	$78,806	$80,592	$83,803
Software Engineer	3	$68,723	$68,723	$86,986
Radial Project Director	3	$72,120	$78,806	$84,386
Scientist/Computer Science	3	$83,491	$83,491	$90,015
Associate Scientist/Research Engineer	2	$112,736	$115,721	$118,706
Software Engineer Iv	2	$107,994	$108,264	$108,534
Director, Alma	2	$200,000	$208,474	$216,949
Scientist/Research Engineer	2	$131,123	$131,123	$131,123
Scientist/Astronomy	2	$90,015	$106,690	$123,365
Systems Engineer Iv	2	$90,015	$90,497	$90,979
Electronics Engineer Iii	2	$78,806	$83,291	$87,776
Electronics Engineer Ii	2	$60,398	$64,695	$68,991
Project Director	2	$95,326	$102,804	$110,282
Broader Impacts Project Director	1	$101,878	$101,878	$101,878
Assistant Scientist/Astronomy	1	$68,991	$68,991	$68,991
Associate Scientist/Computer Science	1	$95,000	$95,000	$95,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Charlottesville, Virginia	48	$50,794	$92,234	$945,672
Socorro, New Mexico	32	$49,296	$79,403	$108,534
Albuquerque, New Mexico	6	$60,398	$85,828	$107,162
Green Bank, West Virginia	3	$67,933	$81,099	$81,099
Magdalena, New Mexico	1	$87,360	$87,360	$87,360
Irving, Texas	1	$74,381	$74,381	$74,381
Berkeley, California	1	$63,264	$63,264	$63,264

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