Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Purdue University pays a median H-1B salary of $76,470 for sponsored positions, with an average of $84,179. The average prevailing wage across Purdue University's filings is $58,616. 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 Purdue University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Purdue University's average offered wage is $84,179, compared to an average prevailing wage of $58,616 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
Assistant Professor	521	$54,290	$100,935	$253,088
Post-Doctoral Research Associate	169	$37,636	$55,000	$78,642
Post Doctoral Research Associate	141	$28,870	$52,417	$78,187
Post-Doctoral Research Assistant	75	$37,174	$55,349	$75,000
Postdoctoral Research Associate	58	$40,909	$55,000	$76,220
Post Doctoral Research Assistant	57	$40,000	$55,000	$72,000
Research Scientist	56	$63,000	$89,989	$123,840
Research Associate	55	$47,041	$57,819	$90,000
Clinical Assistant Professor	50	$65,000	$120,000	$174,000
Visiting Assistant Professor	39	$45,675	$72,500	$125,000
Postdoctoral Research Assistant	26	$42,000	$54,000	$66,950
Lecturer	26	$45,000	$86,360	$185,000
Staff Therapist	24	$44,139	$71,000	$82,000
Research Assistant Professor	23	$85,306	$95,839	$109,718
Assistant Research Scientist	21	$52,403	$64,000	$95,000
Associate Professor	20	$92,912	$143,500	$190,000
Senior Research Associate	20	$45,864	$69,530	$91,237
Assistant Professor Of Practice	19	$77,000	$95,250	$114,825
Clinical Associate Professor	13	$81,020	$113,684	$183,585
Continuing Lecturer	11	$45,000	$68,284	$120,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
West Lafayette, Indiana	1,728	$28,557	$77,050	$253,088
Fort Wayne, Indiana	77	$39,500	$78,000	$144,300
Hammond, Indiana	49	$52,000	$80,650	$175,000
Shelbyville, Indiana	14	$29,050	$32,844	$146,937
Indianapolis, Indiana	13	$41,250	$91,000	$117,270
Westville, Indiana	10	$63,000	$78,000	$130,000
Lafayette, Indiana	6	$37,174	$56,712	$111,227
Beltsville, Maryland	5	$49,380	$54,000	$60,000
Batavia, Illinois	3	$60,549	$65,000	$65,000
West Lafayettte, Indiana	3	$41,501	$50,440	$53,500

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