Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i?

Accepted Answer

Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i pays a median H-1B salary of $69,794 for sponsored positions, with an average of $71,676. The average prevailing wage across Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i's filings is $63,309. 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 Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i's average offered wage is $71,676, compared to an average prevailing wage of $63,309 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
Physical Oceanographic Researcher	5	$70,491	$89,981	$114,462
Subaru Senior Support Astronomer	4	$64,667	$65,478	$83,491
Tasi Data Engineer Specialist	4	$68,702	$70,200	$70,200
Translational Medicinal Study Specialist	4	$55,994	$59,717	$63,440
Postdoctoral Researcher (Traffic Control System Innovations)	4	$79,186	$81,567	$83,949
Soest Postdoctoral Researcher (Phosphorus In Seawater)	4	$65,000	$69,285	$69,285
Bioinformatics Data Science Program Manager	3	$53,997	$53,997	$68,078
Eao/Jcmt Instrumentation Scientist	3	$61,360	$63,211	$63,211
Rehabilitation Research Project Associate	3	$47,986	$47,986	$49,421
Jimar Oceanographic Data Programmer/Analyst	3	$74,984	$78,000	$86,798
Cmb Postdoctoral Research Specialist	3	$42,682	$42,682	$49,192
Oceanographic Research Program Coordinator	3	$46,010	$79,102	$79,102
Hepg Postdoctoral Research Specialist	2	$62,400	$62,400	$62,400
Higp Planetary Science Researcher	2	$118,560	$120,931	$123,302
Atmo Hydrometeorological Researcher	2	$69,597	$72,602	$75,608
Exoplanet Instrumentation Scientist	2	$63,565	$66,446	$69,326
Gaps Junior Researcher	2	$71,989	$74,766	$77,542
Himb Coral Molecular Biologist	2	$79,976	$84,906	$89,835
Astronomical Survey Researcher	2	$90,272	$90,272	$90,272
Astronomical Research Scientist	2	$77,917	$86,622	$95,326

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Honolulu, Hawaii	161	$37,190	$70,491	$130,000
Hilo, Hawaii	42	$41,662	$66,206	$112,195
Kaneohe, Hawaii	6	$52,062	$80,922	$89,835
Kihei, Hawaii	4	$50,814	$71,157	$94,994
Pukalani, Hawaii	4	$65,104	$72,280	$94,099
Pearl City, Hawaii	2	$59,987	$63,690	$67,392
Argonne, Illinois	1	$71,760	$71,760	$71,760
Boulder, Colorado	1	$76,794	$76,794	$76,794
Firestone, Colorado	1	$69,597	$69,597	$69,597
Kapaa, Hawaii	1	$42,994	$42,994	$42,994

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