Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Pepperdine University?

Accepted Answer

Pepperdine University pays a median H-1B salary of $78,004 for sponsored positions, with an average of $77,440. The average prevailing wage across Pepperdine University's filings is $69,295. 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 Pepperdine University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Pepperdine University's average offered wage is $77,440, compared to an average prevailing wage of $69,295 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 Erp Developer	5	$90,000	$90,000	$96,900
Assistant Professor Of Accounting	4	$58,460	$58,460	$101,203
Lead Erp Developer	3	$85,426	$86,258	$86,258
Senior Lead Erp Developer	2	$95,451	$101,390	$107,328
Assistant Professor Of History	2	$87,920	$95,133	$102,345
Assistant Director Of Int'l Affairs For Int'l Student Eng.	2	$71,000	$75,717	$80,434
Visiting Assistant Professor Of Finance	2	$115,000	$115,000	$115,000
Associate Director For Straus Degree Programs	2	$78,458	$84,229	$90,000
Assistant Director, Dispute Resolution Program	2	$79,000	$79,000	$79,000
Assistant Professor	1	$104,689	$104,689	$104,689
Assistant Professor Of Economics	1	$115,500	$115,500	$115,500
Assistant Director, Prospect Development	1	$60,000	$60,000	$60,000
Assistant Professor Of Integrated Marketing	1	$82,927	$82,927	$82,927
Assistant Professor Of Integrated Marketing Communication	1	$102,345	$102,345	$102,345
Assistant Dir. Of Residence Life For International Students	1	$52,520	$52,520	$52,520
Assistant Professor Of Communication Studies	1	$93,909	$93,909	$93,909
Assistant Professor Of Asian Studies	1	$83,000	$83,000	$83,000
Assistant Professor Of Sports Medicine	1	$78,552	$78,552	$78,552
Assistant Professor Of Music	1	$60,000	$60,000	$60,000
Assistant Professor Of Law And Practice	1	$90,000	$90,000	$90,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Malibu, California	59	$48,818	$70,423	$125,000
Calabasas, California	8	$43,347	$88,129	$95,451
Los Angeles, California	2	$78,458	$81,807	$85,155
Mckinney, Texas	1	$96,900	$96,900	$96,900
Arcadia, California	1	$107,328	$107,328	$107,328
San Antonio, Texas	1	$90,771	$90,771	$90,771

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