Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey?

Accepted Answer

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey pays a median H-1B salary of $80,705 for sponsored positions, with an average of $98,508. The average prevailing wage across Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey's filings is $73,572. 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 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey's average offered wage is $98,508, compared to an average prevailing wage of $73,572 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	448	$65,000	$117,353	$550,000
Postdoctoral Associate	151	$40,000	$62,500	$92,606
Research Associate	111	$63,250	$77,872	$130,176
Post-Doctoral Associate	84	$42,552	$60,000	$87,000
Research Associate Ii	68	$55,158	$64,244	$79,648
Research Associate Iii	58	$41,477	$50,909	$67,157
Assistant Teaching Professor	46	$60,500	$82,110	$105,000
Assistant Research Professor	44	$65,549	$81,055	$138,897
Research Teaching Specialist Iii	43	$49,347	$64,202	$77,735
Post Doctoral Associate	41	$42,552	$55,000	$83,000
Associate Professor	40	$88,384	$144,040	$254,870
Research Teaching Specialist Ii	30	$70,041	$72,749	$91,768
Research Associate I	29	$60,229	$74,799	$89,681
Research Teaching Specialist I	22	$67,499	$87,347	$113,369
Instructor	15	$72,055	$91,625	$180,000
Rbhs Instructor	11	$106,609	$124,200	$180,000
Assistant Professor (Tt)	11	$115,000	$120,000	$123,600
Research Teaching Specialist Iv	8	$41,892	$47,620	$51,681
Research Teaching Specialist V	8	$42,154	$43,866	$46,604
Professor	6	$155,673	$175,000	$564,212

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Piscataway, New Jersey	524	$39,000	$79,778	$268,000
Newark, New Jersey	429	$42,000	$77,661	$564,212
New Brunswick, New Jersey	381	$41,667	$83,468	$550,000
Camden, New Jersey	44	$45,157	$100,000	$173,226
North Brunswick, New Jersey	5	$60,000	$62,500	$63,828
Belvidere, New Jersey	4	$67,000	$93,558	$93,588
East Orange, New Jersey	4	$144,040	$144,040	$146,940
Clayton, New Jersey	2	$71,662	$80,631	$89,600
Cape May Court House, New Jersey	2	$95,355	$96,786	$98,216
Bridgeton, New Jersey	2	$48,433	$48,948	$49,462

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