Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute?

Accepted Answer

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute pays a median H-1B salary of $64,480 for sponsored positions, with an average of $78,104. The average prevailing wage across Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute's filings is $59,292. 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 Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute's average offered wage is $78,104, compared to an average prevailing wage of $59,292 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
Postdoctoral Associate	86	$43,692	$57,450	$78,749
Staff Scientist	39	$53,810	$75,005	$944,988
Scientist	8	$66,643	$70,366	$79,185
Research Specialist	6	$61,500	$61,547	$80,080
Assistant Professor	5	$82,118	$135,000	$165,000
Bioinformatics Specialist	5	$84,843	$85,950	$85,950
Research Assistant Professor	4	$65,000	$73,517	$120,000
Research Assistant Ii	4	$40,019	$42,816	$50,003
Research Associate I	4	$45,011	$49,962	$55,016
Sr. Postdoctoral Associate	3	$52,146	$54,246	$62,000
Scientist Ii	3	$110,000	$110,000	$110,000
Scientist I	3	$88,000	$88,000	$88,000
Scientist - Drug Discovery	2	$64,480	$64,480	$64,480
Sr. Staff Scientist	2	$85,009	$90,005	$95,000
Sr. Bioinformatician	2	$120,000	$120,000	$120,000
Postdoctoral Fellow	2	$52,956	$56,482	$60,008
Research Associate	1	$53,019	$53,019	$53,019
Research Associate 1	1	$50,000	$50,000	$50,000
Research Associate Ii	1	$67,267	$67,267	$67,267
Research Associate1	1	$56,410	$56,410	$56,410

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
La Jolla, California	186	$40,019	$65,728	$944,988
Orlando, Florida	11	$43,692	$51,126	$61,547
Santa Barbara, California	1	$105,019	$105,019	$105,019

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