Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Stripe pays a median H-1B salary of $150,342 for sponsored positions, with an average of $152,252. The average prevailing wage across Stripe's filings is $145,020. 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 Stripe pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Stripe's average offered wage is $152,252, compared to an average prevailing wage of $145,020 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
Software Engineer	443	$94,037	$149,055	$234,062
Backend/Api Engineer	79	$102,128	$169,229	$234,062
Engineering Manager	59	$137,842	$193,773	$278,387
Product Manager	47	$125,486	$176,010	$278,387
Backend / Api Engineer	46	$85,842	$159,734	$226,158
Infrastructure Engineer	42	$101,754	$125,215	$215,197
Data Scientist	35	$91,624	$142,501	$220,000
Full Stack Engineer	34	$90,750	$151,819	$215,197
Data Analyst	30	$88,546	$124,000	$175,115
Backend Engineer	22	$120,931	$176,457	$192,941
Machine Learning Engineer	18	$121,763	$168,969	$212,202
Staff Engineer	17	$125,215	$168,709	$234,062
Product Designer	12	$55,557	$96,554	$155,000
Technical Program Manager	12	$136,843	$200,231	$230,859
Credit Risk Strategist	9	$94,390	$132,579	$193,003
Account Executive	9	$77,334	$96,949	$99,424
Risk Strategist	7	$94,390	$132,579	$141,500
Program Manager	7	$90,002	$153,046	$171,125
Designer	7	$94,765	$126,943	$160,000
Product Counsel	7	$105,747	$176,384	$274,414

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
San Francisco, California	367	$63,794	$140,000	$375,000
Seattle, Washington	362	$54,850	$148,013	$251,576
South San Francisco, California	217	$103,646	$181,272	$298,022
New York, New York	194	$55,557	$151,819	$294,965
Chicago, Illinois	24	$43,950	$118,812	$174,262
San Jose, California	8	$98,134	$179,339	$234,062
Leander, Texas	6	$115,648	$141,804	$192,005
New York City, New York	6	$91,770	$126,443	$151,819
Austin, Texas	5	$90,750	$139,464	$174,470
Somerville, Massachusetts	5	$74,381	$147,846	$172,744

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