Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Reed College?

Accepted Answer

Reed College pays a median H-1B salary of $80,090 for sponsored positions, with an average of $82,747. The average prevailing wage across Reed College's filings is $71,329. 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 Reed College pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Reed College's average offered wage is $82,747, compared to an average prevailing wage of $71,329 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
Visiting Assistant Professor Of Statistics	3	$102,065	$102,065	$102,065
Assistant Professor Of Chemistry	2	$85,175	$85,175	$85,175
Assistant Professor Of English & Humanities	1	$67,880	$67,880	$67,880
Assistant Professor Of History	1	$85,175	$85,175	$85,175
Assistant Professor Of Mathematics	1	$71,995	$71,995	$71,995
Assistant Professor Of Political Science	1	$77,160	$77,160	$77,160
Assistant Professor Of Psychology	1	$80,285	$80,285	$80,285
Assistant Professor Of Spanish And Humanities	1	$79,895	$79,895	$79,895
Assistant Professor, Spanish And Humanities	1	$79,895	$79,895	$79,895
Postdoctoral Researcher	1	$56,708	$56,708	$56,708
Visiting Assistant Professor Of Anthropology	1	$77,160	$77,160	$77,160
Visiting Assistant Professor Of Biology	1	$85,635	$85,635	$85,635
Visiting Assistant Professor Of German	1	$71,310	$71,310	$71,310
Visiting Assistant Professor Of Linguistics	1	$85,635	$85,635	$85,635
Visiting Assistant Professor Of Music	1	$82,695	$82,695	$82,695
Visiting Assistant Professor Of Physics	1	$91,740	$91,740	$91,740
Visiting Assistant Professor Of Political Science	1	$83,140	$83,140	$83,140
Visiting Assistant Professor Of Psychology	1	$79,850	$79,850	$79,850
Visiting Assistant Professor Of Russian And Humanities	1	$79,475	$79,475	$79,475
Visiting Assistant Professor Of Sociology	1	$73,790	$73,790	$73,790

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Portland, Oregon	25	$56,708	$80,285	$106,120
Portlant, Oregon	1	$77,160	$77,160	$77,160

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