Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Rambus Inc.?

Accepted Answer

Rambus Inc. pays a median H-1B salary of $138,684 for sponsored positions, with an average of $142,699. The average prevailing wage across Rambus Inc.'s filings is $143,655. 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 Rambus Inc. pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Rambus Inc.'s average offered wage is $142,699, compared to an average prevailing wage of $143,655 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
Smts - Software Engineering	7	$109,242	$135,000	$146,619
Lead Mts Analog Engineering	6	$151,466	$167,097	$186,472
Mts Digital Engineering	5	$100,485	$119,662	$156,853
Mts Verification Engineering	4	$98,696	$104,510	$105,872
Smts Analog Engineering	3	$136,282	$139,963	$153,504
Smts - Sqa Engineering	3	$109,554	$122,221	$128,000
Senior Asic Verification Engineer	3	$111,000	$133,910	$152,526
Lead Mts Validation Engineering	3	$148,221	$151,091	$153,504
Mts Analog Engineering	3	$124,197	$124,197	$124,342
Smts - Hardware Development	3	$110,000	$110,000	$129,563
Spe Verification Engineering	2	$143,541	$147,504	$151,466
Sr Mgr Verification Engineering	2	$213,512	$214,802	$216,091
Principal Engineer - Systems Engineering	2	$156,000	$158,000	$160,000
Mts - Sqa Engineering	2	$95,638	$97,819	$100,000
Smts - Analog Design Engineering	2	$110,000	$110,515	$111,030
Pe Software Development	2	$167,149	$177,445	$187,741
Pe Test Engineering	2	$178,006	$178,006	$178,006
Pe - Product Engineering	2	$106,579	$136,303	$166,026
Pe Verification Engineering	2	$135,491	$160,982	$186,472
Sr. Business Systems Analyst	2	$97,000	$116,662	$136,323

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
San Jose, California	50	$97,880	$161,440	$284,315
Sunnyvale, California	46	$90,000	$131,955	$188,510
Johns Creek, Georgia	6	$105,872	$145,715	$151,466
Agoura Hills, California	5	$111,030	$119,662	$136,282
San Francisco, California	5	$119,000	$135,990	$150,000
Hillsboro, Oregon	3	$98,696	$103,147	$135,491
Chapel Hill, North Carolina	2	$112,299	$120,734	$129,168
Morrisville, North Carolina	2	$113,360	$128,451	$143,541
Austin, Texas	1	$166,026	$166,026	$166,026
Mesa, Arizona	1	$128,690	$128,690	$128,690

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