Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research?

Accepted Answer

Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research pays a median H-1B salary of $91,978 for sponsored positions, with an average of $99,841. The average prevailing wage across Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research's filings is $311,550. 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 Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research's average offered wage is $99,841, compared to an average prevailing wage of $311,550 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
Senior Scientist I	73	$53,810	$91,978	$119,517
Senior Scientist Ii	60	$81,224	$106,413	$134,826
Principal Scientist I	55	$80,267	$114,421	$146,120
Research Scientist Ii	53	$62,712	$86,424	$101,816
Scientific Associate Ii	47	$63,461	$76,000	$785,200
Scientist I	28	$68,786	$88,773	$101,764
Research Scientist I	21	$57,699	$69,181	$82,014
Postdoctoral Scholar	13	$49,005	$59,000	$87,610
Investigator Ii	13	$60,674	$120,000	$130,000
Senior Expert I Data Science	11	$61,963	$120,994	$137,966
Scientist Ii	11	$68,786	$102,000	$108,326
Principal Scientist Ii	10	$105,331	$130,187	$141,086
Discovery Postdoctoral Fellow	10	$65,853	$66,508	$82,846
Innovation Postdoctoral Fellow	7	$56,888	$66,685	$71,490
Scientist	6	$64,210	$87,929	$100,450
Scientific Associate I	6	$61,797	$67,750	$72,500
Principal Scientist	6	$108,410	$121,316	$135,000
Investigator I	5	$70,699	$78,520	$110,000
Principal Biostatistician	5	$77,584	$106,600	$128,000
Investigator Iii	4	$92,352	$133,922	$150,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Cambridge, Massachusetts	510	$49,005	$91,374	$785,200
Emeryville, California	59	$59,000	$101,816	$198,099
San Diego, California	33	$56,888	$106,350	$139,589
East Hanover, New Jersey	4	$119,000	$127,183	$143,000
Cambridge, New Jersey	2	$141,840	$142,420	$143,000
Gaithersburg, Maryland	1	$112,798	$112,798	$112,798
Cambridge City, Massachusetts	1	$57,699	$57,699	$57,699
Baltimore, Maryland	1	$87,173	$87,173	$87,173
La Jolla, California	1	$77,834	$77,834	$77,834

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