Question 1

Does SOUTHWEST AIRELINES CO. sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SOUTHWEST AIRELINES CO. has filed 2 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 2 total positions. The median salary for SOUTHWEST AIRELINES CO.'s sponsored positions is $94,183.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does SOUTHWEST AIRELINES CO. pay?

Accepted Answer

SOUTHWEST AIRELINES CO. pays a median H-1B salary of $94,183 for sponsored positions. Employers are required to pay H-1B workers at least the prevailing wage set by the DOL for the occupation and area. The wage level distribution on this page shows how SOUTHWEST AIRELINES CO.'s positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does SOUTHWEST AIRELINES CO. also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Based on public DOL records, SOUTHWEST AIRELINES CO. does not appear to have filed PERM labor certification applications for green card sponsorship.

Question 4

What do the H-1B wage levels mean?

Accepted Answer

The DOL assigns prevailing wages at four levels based on the complexity of the job and experience required. Level I (Entry) is set at the 17th percentile of wages for the occupation and area. Level II (Qualified) is at the 34th percentile. Level III (Experienced) is at the 50th percentile (median). Level IV (Expert) is at the 67th percentile. Higher wage levels indicate more senior positions and are viewed more favorably in H-1B petition adjudication.

Question 5

Is SOUTHWEST AIRELINES CO. an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, SOUTHWEST AIRELINES CO. is not classified as an H-1B dependent employer. An employer is considered H-1B dependent when 15% or more of its workforce holds H-1B visas.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
SR. SYSTEM ENGINEER I-200-17192-843604	$110,365	DALLAS, TX	Jul 17, 2017	CERTIFIED
BUSINESS CONSULTANT - NETWORK PLANNING I-200-17044-634758	$78,000	DALLAS, TX	Feb 15, 2017	CERTIFIED

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