Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Stantec Architecture?

Accepted Answer

Stantec Architecture pays a median H-1B salary of $68,359 for sponsored positions, with an average of $73,874. The average prevailing wage across Stantec Architecture's filings is $64,056. 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 Stantec Architecture pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Stantec Architecture's average offered wage is $73,874, compared to an average prevailing wage of $64,056 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
Designer	29	$48,006	$61,506	$97,011
Architectural Designer	17	$43,000	$61,818	$107,931
Interior Design Coordinator	8	$52,000	$115,003	$143,770
Architect	7	$56,534	$86,320	$112,008
Design Coordinator	6	$50,003	$71,250	$130,000
Interior Designer	5	$39,957	$47,507	$90,002
Healthcare Design Coordinator	3	$83,678	$88,504	$96,179
Electrical Designer	3	$61,506	$61,506	$80,017
Design Coordinator 3	2	$77,376	$81,318	$85,259
Design Coordinator 2	2	$61,110	$68,557	$76,003
Landscape Designer	2	$47,590	$55,297	$63,003
Design Coordinator 1	2	$69,118	$70,273	$71,427
Architecture Project Coordinator	2	$60,736	$60,736	$60,736
Structural Designer	1	$76,003	$76,003	$76,003
Structural Engineer	1	$100,006	$100,006	$100,006
Structural Engineer Eit	1	$78,499	$78,499	$78,499
Sustainable Building Specialist	1	$104,062	$104,062	$104,062
Architect, Project Manager	1	$110,011	$110,011	$110,011
Associate	1	$111,114	$111,114	$111,114
Associate, Senior Sustainability Consultant	1	$116,501	$116,501	$116,501

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
San Francisco, California	16	$49,587	$76,638	$130,000
Boston, Massachusetts	11	$45,011	$76,003	$112,008
Houston, Texas	11	$49,504	$61,506	$100,006
Plano, Texas	7	$82,014	$115,003	$143,770
Chicago, Illinois	7	$48,006	$64,584	$110,011
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	6	$45,302	$59,914	$70,013
Washington, District of Columbia	6	$48,963	$48,963	$83,096
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	5	$56,098	$60,736	$80,995
Denver, Colorado	5	$43,014	$104,062	$116,501
New York, New York	4	$39,957	$47,258	$101,192

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