Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Netflix pays a median H-1B salary of $184,080 for sponsored positions, with an average of $206,193. The average prevailing wage across Netflix's filings is $188,686. 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 Netflix pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Netflix's average offered wage is $206,193, compared to an average prevailing wage of $188,686 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	612	$102,149	$226,158	$283,442
Senior Software Engineer	518	$99,798	$169,749	$600,000
Senior Data Scientist	124	$118,955	$143,291	$455,000
Research Scientist	58	$159,182	$257,421	$283,442
Data Engineer	48	$139,464	$245,336	$295,194
Senior Data Engineer	37	$131,144	$169,749	$550,000
Engineering Manager	35	$163,363	$266,926	$388,918
Senior Full Stack Engineer	35	$124,675	$155,106	$169,749
Data Scientist	30	$146,744	$211,536	$295,194
Senior Software Engineer In Test	26	$136,323	$168,210	$330,000
Machine Learning Engineer	25	$184,558	$264,514	$283,442
Analytics Engineer	19	$156,770	$275,850	$295,194
Distributed Systems Engineer	17	$192,941	$283,442	$283,442
Product Designer	17	$86,528	$120,162	$367,307
Senior Product Designer	16	$119,766	$217,610	$367,307
Senior Analytics Engineer	15	$111,530	$171,132	$350,000
Security Software Engineer	13	$157,477	$202,134	$283,442
Senior Ui Engineer	13	$155,106	$155,147	$170,872
Research Engineer	12	$169,146	$260,666	$295,194
Product Manager	11	$136,323	$280,987	$388,918

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Los Gatos, California	1,827	$71,635	$184,080	$850,000
Los Angeles, California	303	$43,472	$155,356	$1,200,000
New York, New York	31	$95,243	$184,662	$346,923
Seattle, Washington	29	$137,342	$226,158	$295,194
Bellevue, Washington	11	$192,941	$226,158	$295,194
Redmond, Washington	11	$162,510	$283,442	$295,194
San Jose, California	10	$132,787	$218,847	$283,442
Kirkland, Washington	8	$184,040	$226,158	$283,442
Bothell, Washington	7	$211,536	$264,514	$283,442
Hollywood, California	7	$72,779	$127,608	$215,093

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