Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Sallie Mae Bank?

Accepted Answer

Sallie Mae Bank pays a median H-1B salary of $89,752 for sponsored positions, with an average of $96,374. The average prevailing wage across Sallie Mae Bank's filings is $89,318. 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 Sallie Mae Bank pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Sallie Mae Bank's average offered wage is $96,374, compared to an average prevailing wage of $89,318 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
Operations Reporting Analyst	9	$61,422	$65,645	$70,574
Statistical Modeler I	8	$65,645	$70,221	$87,720
Senior Strategy Analyst	8	$74,900	$76,710	$83,283
Senior Associate, Data Analytics	6	$70,242	$89,200	$97,699
Manager, Business Analysis	5	$108,494	$108,494	$112,750
Senior Manager, Statistical Modeling	3	$130,000	$144,690	$151,373
Senior Associate, Business Intelligence	3	$86,000	$89,520	$89,752
Manager, Financial Systems	3	$121,763	$121,763	$121,763
Manager, Statistical Modeling	3	$62,296	$114,400	$118,450
Statistical Modeler 1	2	$83,408	$83,408	$83,408
Software Engineer, Senior Ii	2	$112,944	$112,944	$112,944
Statistical Modeling Manager	2	$81,078	$98,039	$115,000
Associate, Data Analytics	2	$70,242	$77,621	$85,000
Director, Statistical Modeling	2	$130,000	$136,983	$143,965
Director, Business Analysis	2	$128,773	$159,387	$190,000
Manager, Data Science	2	$113,568	$123,568	$133,568
Manager, Data Analytics	2	$107,100	$111,900	$116,699
Loan Portfolio Analyst	2	$63,981	$68,711	$73,440
Information Security Cybersecurity Engineer	2	$103,000	$109,605	$116,211
Director, Data Science	1	$144,840	$144,840	$144,840

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Newark, Delaware	69	$59,238	$81,078	$165,000
New Castle, Delaware	21	$70,242	$89,752	$144,840
Indianapolis, Indiana	9	$62,920	$112,944	$129,000
Sterling, Virginia	7	$63,981	$121,763	$125,000
Eden Prairie, Minnesota	1	$130,998	$130,998	$130,998
Harrison, New Jersey	1	$190,000	$190,000	$190,000
Newwark, Delaware	1	$83,500	$83,500	$83,500
Phoenix, Arizona	1	$134,805	$134,805	$134,805
Reston, Virginia	1	$70,574	$70,574	$70,574
Salt Lake City, Utah	1	$91,789	$91,789	$91,789

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