Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Novel Laboratories?

Accepted Answer

Novel Laboratories pays a median H-1B salary of $86,091 for sponsored positions, with an average of $91,862. The average prevailing wage across Novel Laboratories's filings is $86,009. 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 Novel Laboratories pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Novel Laboratories's average offered wage is $91,862, compared to an average prevailing wage of $86,009 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
Chemist	22	$57,075	$72,707	$85,763
Ar&D Chemist	6	$51,064	$58,344	$73,840
Computer Systems Validation Engineer	5	$95,000	$95,000	$110,016
Quality Control Chemist	4	$73,840	$77,012	$85,000
Pharmaceutical Chemist	4	$71,573	$75,140	$100,589
Engineering And Facilities Manager	4	$100,320	$101,588	$121,722
Quality Assurance Specialist	3	$70,366	$80,000	$87,040
Associate Director, Supply Chain Operations	3	$123,338	$123,338	$123,338
Formulation Chemist	3	$57,075	$57,075	$57,075
Formulation Scientist	3	$73,840	$85,000	$88,067
Senior Chemist	3	$83,969	$85,781	$102,294
Qa Systems Engineer	2	$66,830	$69,868	$72,906
Process Engineer	2	$70,637	$78,250	$85,862
Procurement Manager	2	$115,773	$116,497	$117,220
Regulatory Affairs Associate	2	$62,131	$79,863	$97,594
Group Leader, Ar&D	2	$78,035	$81,181	$84,327
Drug Development Analyst	2	$57,075	$67,991	$78,907
Analytical Chemist	2	$71,573	$72,707	$73,840
Chief Research Scientist	2	$64,522	$79,800	$95,077
Principal Scientist	2	$125,681	$125,681	$125,681

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