Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at SES Americom?

Accepted Answer

SES Americom pays a median H-1B salary of $93,989 for sponsored positions, with an average of $98,549. The average prevailing wage across SES Americom's filings is $96,327. 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 SES Americom pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

SES Americom's average offered wage is $98,549, compared to an average prevailing wage of $96,327 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
Controller, Network Operations Center	3	$69,139	$92,000	$92,000
Engineer, Spectrum Management & Development Americas	3	$87,153	$87,153	$103,688
System Reliability Engineer	2	$108,846	$117,473	$126,100
Engineer, Hardware & System Integration	2	$110,000	$110,000	$110,000
Engineer, Spacecraft Subsystem (Adcs/Propulsion)	2	$93,989	$93,989	$93,989
Global Support Engineer	2	$54,142	$60,434	$66,726
Software Engineer	2	$93,351	$98,908	$104,465
Engineer, Platform Program	1	$115,816	$115,816	$115,816
Software Delivery Manager	1	$157,061	$157,061	$157,061
Chief Engineer, Software	1	$165,173	$165,173	$165,173
Analyst, Integration Services And Automation	1	$128,961	$128,961	$128,961
Global Support Engineer I	1	$54,142	$54,142	$54,142
Global Support Rf Engineer	1	$52,499	$52,499	$52,499
Senior Engineer, Platform Engineering Team Lead	1	$151,483	$151,483	$151,483
Senior Engineer, Software, Full-Stack Developer	1	$138,819	$138,819	$138,819
Senior Specialist, Sales, North America	1	$77,626	$77,626	$77,626
Senior Systems Engineer	1	$122,637	$122,637	$122,637
Data Analyst	1	$56,308	$56,308	$56,308
Engineer, Gateway Systems	1	$87,812	$87,812	$87,812
Service Agent, Gateway Operations	1	$60,403	$60,403	$60,403

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Manassas, Virginia	14	$52,499	$109,423	$165,173
Bristow, Virginia	10	$60,403	$93,670	$151,483
Washington, District of Columbia	5	$77,626	$87,153	$128,961
Mclean, Virginia	1	$103,688	$103,688	$103,688

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