Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

NEUSTAR pays a median H-1B salary of $98,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $96,798. The average prevailing wage across NEUSTAR's filings is $96,798. 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 NEUSTAR pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

NEUSTAR's average offered wage is $96,798, compared to an average prevailing wage of $96,798 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 Ii	5	$90,646	$90,646	$117,770
Consultant Services Lead Consultant	3	$90,646	$90,646	$90,646
Software Engineer Iii	3	$110,490	$110,490	$110,490
Senior Systems Administrator	2	$99,154	$99,154	$99,154
Data Analyst	2	$62,213	$69,524	$76,835
Principal Software Engineer	1	$130,333	$130,333	$130,333
Principal Systems Engineer	1	$110,490	$110,490	$110,490
Qa Engineer Iii	1	$90,646	$90,646	$90,646
Senior Business Systems Analyst	1	$83,304	$83,304	$83,304
Senior Database Administrator	1	$99,154	$99,154	$99,154
Senior Financial Planning And Analysis Analyst	1	$74,048	$74,048	$74,048
Senior Info Security Engineer	1	$92,102	$92,102	$92,102
Senior Network Engineer	1	$113,422	$113,422	$113,422
Senior Project Manager	1	$110,219	$110,219	$110,219
Senior Storage Engineer	1	$116,875	$116,875	$116,875
Software Engineer Architect	1	$117,770	$117,770	$117,770
Advisory Services, Associate Analyst	1	$46,675	$46,675	$46,675
Sr. Statistician Consultant	1	$85,342	$85,342	$85,342
Lead Consultant Services Consultant	1	$103,272	$103,272	$103,272
Lead Software Engineer	1	$117,770	$117,770	$117,770

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Sterling, Virginia	24	$74,048	$99,154	$130,333
San Francisco, California	5	$65,042	$117,770	$117,770
Los Angeles, California	1	$62,213	$62,213	$62,213
Mclean, Virginia	1	$85,342	$85,342	$85,342
New York, New York	1	$46,675	$46,675	$46,675

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