Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Qualcomm Atheros?

Accepted Answer

Qualcomm Atheros pays a median H-1B salary of $126,464 for sponsored positions, with an average of $131,028. The average prevailing wage across Qualcomm Atheros's filings is $129,026. 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 Qualcomm Atheros pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Qualcomm Atheros's average offered wage is $131,028, compared to an average prevailing wage of $129,026 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	3,540	$70,325	$111,322	$141,378
Staff Software Engineer	3,160	$93,912	$145,725	$167,149
Senior Software Engineer	3,076	$78,166	$120,578	$172,931
Hardware Engineer	2,486	$71,900	$96,970	$128,588
Senior Systems Engineer	2,310	$93,815	$110,970	$156,853
Senior Hardware Engineer	2,060	$90,542	$108,805	$129,300
Staff Hardware Engineer	1,867	$93,371	$126,027	$186,472
Staff Systems Engineer	1,723	$113,485	$141,669	$186,472
Senior Staff Software Engineer	1,663	$132,500	$171,080	$264,514
Systems Test Engineer	1,567	$80,350	$100,725	$117,075
Systems Engineer	1,309	$80,350	$100,281	$136,532
Senior Asics Engineer	1,307	$97,000	$126,464	$156,853
Senior Systems Test Engineer	1,172	$95,118	$116,000	$141,378
Asics Engineer	1,117	$88,593	$106,558	$143,471
Staff Systems Test Engineer	1,068	$105,400	$136,500	$167,149
Software/Systems Test Engineer	1,045	$62,171	$99,154	$125,050
Senior Staff Systems Engineer	1,023	$132,500	$166,941	$204,901
Senior Staff Asics Engineer	960	$134,900	$166,026	$204,901
Staff Asics Engineer	960	$114,275	$141,669	$178,006
Staff Software Applications Engineer	719	$117,021	$148,809	$181,272

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
San Jose, California	17,688	$83,616	$122,932	$224,848
Santa Clara, California	12,140	$94,660	$141,378	$264,514
San Diego, California	11,410	$80,350	$113,184	$226,158
Tempe, Arizona	2,143	$74,500	$106,558	$185,500
Auburn Hills, Michigan	1,465	$62,171	$93,912	$126,000
Irvine, California	580	$71,900	$119,000	$166,000
Austin, Texas	202	$108,638	$115,235	$131,352
Bridgewater, New Jersey	202	$115,253	$149,063	$152,027
San Deigo, California	100	$114,275	$114,275	$114,275
Santa Clara,, California	100	$128,588	$128,588	$128,588

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