Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at SGS North America, Inc.?

Accepted Answer

SGS North America, Inc. pays a median H-1B salary of $78,707 for sponsored positions, with an average of $80,277. The average prevailing wage across SGS North America, Inc.'s filings is $79,190. 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 SGS North America, Inc. pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

SGS North America, Inc.'s average offered wage is $80,277, compared to an average prevailing wage of $79,190 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
Senior Engineer	6	$79,685	$91,374	$96,075
Project Engineer	6	$63,731	$76,045	$78,312
Technical Associate Ii	5	$65,354	$71,115	$71,115
Laboratory Manager	4	$83,387	$97,063	$119,226
Lead Auditor - Environmental Health & Safety	4	$94,994	$94,997	$95,000
Lead Auditor	4	$67,038	$84,903	$98,384
Senior Auditor, Certification Audit Cbe	4	$70,782	$80,766	$110,698
Test Engineer	4	$61,693	$67,550	$73,445
Director Of Business Development	3	$135,866	$135,866	$136,760
Instrumentation Chemist, E&L	3	$59,613	$63,898	$63,898
Chemist	2	$50,000	$64,354	$78,707
Chemistry Supervisor	2	$93,496	$94,120	$94,744
Manager, Technical Projects - Softlines	2	$84,510	$85,644	$86,778
Ota Test Engineer	2	$99,154	$99,154	$99,154
Microbiologist Ii	2	$60,341	$61,859	$63,378
Project Engineer (Safety)	2	$68,224	$72,362	$76,500
Chemist/Research Associate	2	$59,000	$60,856	$62,712
Instrumentation Chemist	2	$57,075	$60,487	$63,898
Assistant Laboratory Manager	2	$76,856	$78,614	$80,371
Clinical Research Technologist	2	$50,586	$50,586	$50,586

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Fairfield, New Jersey	49	$43,763	$75,899	$122,325
Suwanee, Georgia	19	$38,106	$90,000	$136,760
Rutherford, New Jersey	15	$64,626	$81,300	$100,048
Deer Park, Texas	9	$56,909	$71,115	$96,075
Branchburg, New Jersey	9	$65,100	$90,522	$112,798
San Diego, California	8	$55,952	$89,243	$116,126
The Woodlands, Texas	6	$59,000	$79,416	$127,670
Katy, Texas	5	$80,766	$98,155	$120,786
Beaumont, Texas	5	$50,000	$91,166	$119,226
Carson, California	5	$65,125	$78,894	$108,347

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