Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc.?

Accepted Answer

Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc. pays a median H-1B salary of $121,597 for sponsored positions, with an average of $128,558. The average prevailing wage across Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc.'s filings is $125,624. 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 Innovation Center, Inc. pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc.'s average offered wage is $128,558, compared to an average prevailing wage of $125,624 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 Software Engineer	2,687	$86,400	$111,322	$141,378
Staff Software Engineer	2,206	$108,000	$133,370	$162,171
Software Engineer	2,170	$80,933	$109,635	$130,187
Senior Camera Software Engineer	973	$105,800	$121,597	$130,187
Senior Staff Software Engineer	799	$134,514	$155,397	$192,941
Staff Camera Software Engineer	723	$129,200	$146,328	$157,581
Camera Software Engineer	572	$102,366	$111,322	$130,187
Senior Software Applications Engineer	459	$98,592	$111,322	$130,187
Staff Software Applications Engineer	411	$117,021	$133,370	$157,581
Senior Compiler Toolchain Software Engineer	408	$97,000	$114,500	$126,880
Staff Gpu Software Engineer	405	$128,390	$152,027	$158,809
Compiler Toolchain Software Engineer	402	$97,000	$97,000	$114,754
Senior Staff Camera Software Engineer	355	$156,600	$171,080	$184,974
Senior Gpu Software Engineer	355	$105,800	$114,500	$130,187
Senior Staff/Manager Software Engineer	290	$134,514	$156,500	$191,441
Modem Software Engineer	257	$98,592	$111,322	$130,187
Software Applications Engineer	253	$97,251	$98,144	$111,322
Director, Software Engineer	200	$194,000	$198,733	$203,466
Principal Software Engineer	153	$169,500	$180,000	$229,548
Senior Staff Modem Software Engineer	153	$156,600	$161,100	$179,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
San Diego, California	12,236	$83,346	$121,597	$204,000
Austin, Texas	1,792	$85,862	$114,500	$169,500
Santa Clara, California	709	$120,578	$145,272	$229,548
Boulder, Colorado	706	$85,744	$108,200	$161,100
Raleigh, North Carolina	225	$80,933	$86,400	$134,300
San Jose, California	152	$100,464	$120,578	$170,872
Austin, Tx, Texas	100	$114,754	$114,754	$114,754
Richardson, Texas	100	$98,904	$98,904	$98,904
Bridgewater, New Jersey	51	$158,900	$164,065	$169,229
Sa Diego, California	50	$117,400	$117,400	$117,400

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