Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at SCAD?

Accepted Answer

SCAD pays a median H-1B salary of $57,137 for sponsored positions, with an average of $65,204. The average prevailing wage across SCAD's filings is $60,421. 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 SCAD pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

SCAD's average offered wage is $65,204, compared to an average prevailing wage of $60,421 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 Director Of Admission	19	$38,022	$50,856	$81,089
Assistant Director Of Enrollment	14	$48,818	$50,856	$57,013
Professor Of Fashion	8	$54,950	$91,520	$126,000
Professor Of Illustration	8	$53,130	$65,706	$83,040
Graphic Designer	7	$35,090	$55,598	$67,357
Career Adviser	6	$48,506	$52,488	$57,013
Professor Of Industrial Design	6	$61,860	$84,460	$105,120
Technical Designer	5	$38,813	$43,347	$46,656
Professor Of Animation	5	$43,600	$67,390	$78,473
Associate Director Of Admission	5	$49,858	$50,856	$74,388
Editor/Colorist	4	$46,384	$46,821	$54,808
Learning Experience Designer	3	$55,370	$57,928	$66,183
Assistant Director Of Graduate Enrollment	3	$39,458	$47,923	$47,923
Director Of Scadhome Operations	3	$70,000	$70,000	$70,000
Professor Of Fashion Marketing And Management	3	$67,390	$71,343	$80,726
Executive Director Of Interior Design	2	$82,514	$111,197	$139,880
Photographer	2	$45,531	$50,669	$55,806
Director Of Employee Success	2	$78,375	$85,438	$92,500
Associate Director Of Enrollment	2	$50,856	$55,734	$60,611
Assistant Director Of Admission, India	2	$54,000	$55,393	$56,785

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Savannah, Georgia	133	$29,765	$58,212	$183,600
Atlanta, Georgia	82	$38,022	$56,649	$148,866
Austin, Texas	3	$47,923	$47,923	$65,667
Tempe, Arizona	2	$39,458	$39,458	$39,458
Sa, Georgia	1	$104,523	$104,523	$104,523
Savannah, District of Columbia	1	$74,570	$74,570	$74,570
Delray Beach, Florida	1	$53,000	$53,000	$53,000

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