Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at The of Mercer University?

Accepted Answer

The of Mercer University pays a median H-1B salary of $59,690 for sponsored positions, with an average of $66,537. The average prevailing wage across The of Mercer University's filings is $64,407. 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 The of Mercer University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

The of Mercer University's average offered wage is $66,537, compared to an average prevailing wage of $64,407 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
Assistant Director Of Creative Strategy	3	$54,080	$54,080	$54,080
Assistant Professor Of Biomedical Sciences	3	$44,860	$45,950	$45,950
Associate Professor, Economics	3	$95,000	$98,923	$115,000
Senior Programmer Analyst	3	$72,010	$74,316	$74,316
Visiting Lecturer, Biology	3	$54,740	$54,740	$63,000
Associate Professor Of Biomedical Sciences	2	$69,400	$69,400	$69,400
Assistant Professor Of History	2	$48,440	$50,540	$52,640
Marketing Specialist, Creative Services	2	$54,768	$56,131	$57,495
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences	2	$66,360	$66,670	$66,980
Associate Professor	2	$82,023	$98,512	$115,000
Research Associate	2	$40,560	$46,447	$52,333
Assistant Professor	2	$33,440	$33,440	$33,440
Assistant Professor Biomedical Sciences	2	$85,000	$92,500	$100,000
Associate Professor, Biomedical Sciences	2	$61,800	$71,912	$82,023
Assistant Professor Of Pathology And Clinical Sciences	2	$110,282	$110,806	$111,330
Associate Professor Of Economics	1	$100,180	$100,180	$100,180
Associate Professor Of Electrical Engineering	1	$89,063	$89,063	$89,063
Associate Professor Of Management Science	1	$77,517	$77,517	$77,517
Systems Manager	1	$78,465	$78,465	$78,465
Educational Specialist	1	$36,213	$36,213	$36,213

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Macon, Georgia	35	$36,213	$66,980	$115,000
Columbus, Georgia	9	$33,440	$45,950	$85,000
Atlanta, Georgia	5	$55,140	$77,517	$115,000
Savannah, Georgia	4	$44,860	$58,910	$66,360
Mcdonough, Georgia	1	$42,800	$42,800	$42,800
Mercer, Georgia	1	$54,740	$54,740	$54,740

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