Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Qualcomm Incorporated pays a median H-1B salary of $109,304 for sponsored positions, with an average of $111,501. The average prevailing wage across Qualcomm Incorporated's filings is $105,905. 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 Incorporated pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Qualcomm Incorporated's average offered wage is $111,501, compared to an average prevailing wage of $105,905 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
Staff Systems Analyst	1,196	$95,680	$106,700	$120,037
Staff It Engineer	735	$97,900	$106,100	$120,037
Senior It Software Developer	721	$91,998	$111,322	$140,421
Senior Systems Analyst	697	$78,354	$89,378	$100,610
Senior It Engineer	686	$77,400	$94,640	$131,560
Senior Staff It Engineer	651	$101,358	$137,000	$162,947
Staff It Software Developer	570	$112,000	$146,077	$170,199
Senior Staff Systems Analyst	556	$115,500	$137,500	$144,414
Senior It Data Scientist	513	$103,397	$109,304	$128,752
Senior It Project Manager	506	$118,300	$118,300	$128,128
Ip Licensing Analyst	451	$50,066	$54,750	$55,000
Staff Programmer Analyst	447	$97,200	$104,770	$139,656
It Engineer	398	$59,400	$82,522	$115,814
Staff It Programmer Analyst	359	$106,200	$117,021	$133,370
It Software Developer	357	$72,010	$93,933	$121,597
Senior Data Analyst	307	$52,957	$96,200	$97,802
Senior Staff It Programmer Analyst	305	$140,998	$152,027	$184,974
Financial Analyst	303	$72,800	$82,368	$92,227
Senior Programmer Analyst	297	$79,100	$84,900	$114,500
Staff Financial Analyst	251	$97,282	$106,400	$116,584

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
San Diego, California	16,003	$50,066	$108,100	$252,729
Santa Clara, California	561	$101,670	$142,417	$275,850
San Jose, California	260	$79,976	$129,000	$192,941
Austin, Texas	105	$91,042	$102,600	$123,200
Boulder, Colorado	62	$77,400	$97,327	$162,947
Raleigh, North Carolina	60	$80,600	$98,050	$115,500
San Marcos, California	8	$89,378	$112,000	$144,000
Georgetown, Texas	3	$155,500	$173,650	$173,650
Escondido, California	3	$120,800	$136,989	$140,998
South Windsor, Connecticut	2	$82,285	$89,643	$97,000

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