Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Rochester Institute of Technology?

Accepted Answer

Rochester Institute of Technology pays a median H-1B salary of $56,320 for sponsored positions, with an average of $59,679. The average prevailing wage across Rochester Institute of Technology's filings is $59,616. 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 Rochester Institute of Technology pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Rochester Institute of Technology's average offered wage is $59,679, compared to an average prevailing wage of $59,616 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
Assistant Professor	173	$41,250	$56,850	$123,373
Lecturer	56	$44,960	$50,495	$64,890
Visiting Lecturer	18	$43,090	$51,250	$60,350
Instructional Faculty	15	$45,170	$48,900	$72,043
Visiting Assistant Professor	13	$41,250	$51,970	$61,220
Research Faculty	6	$55,480	$63,329	$71,178
Senior Lecturer	6	$59,984	$59,984	$59,984
Associate Professor	6	$49,310	$70,635	$90,580
Post Doctoral Researcher	5	$46,467	$58,781	$66,664
Postdoctoral Research Associate	5	$45,739	$52,558	$53,206
Postdoctoral Research Fellow	5	$51,293	$51,293	$52,291
Assistant Professor, Engineering	3	$64,760	$70,500	$70,500
Post-Doctoral Research Associate	3	$44,720	$44,720	$44,720
Postdoctoral Associate	3	$47,715	$47,715	$47,715
Post-Doctoral Fellow	3	$53,247	$53,247	$53,247
Post-Doctoral Research Scientist	3	$56,638	$56,638	$56,638
Associate Web Programmer Analyst	3	$33,550	$33,550	$33,550
Associate Scientist	3	$57,346	$57,346	$57,346
Assistant Professor Of Electrical Engineering	3	$60,350	$60,350	$60,350
Network Engineer Ii	3	$71,573	$72,405	$78,624

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Rochester, New York	392	$33,550	$56,050	$179,088
Buffalo, New York	1	$66,435	$66,435	$66,435
La Crescenta, California	1	$74,714	$74,714	$74,714

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