Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at The Pennsylvania State University?

Accepted Answer

The Pennsylvania State University pays a median H-1B salary of $73,008 for sponsored positions, with an average of $82,227. The average prevailing wage across The Pennsylvania State University's filings is $52,299. 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 Pennsylvania State University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

The Pennsylvania State University's average offered wage is $82,227, compared to an average prevailing wage of $52,299 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 Professor	535	$51,000	$93,000	$270,000
Postdoctoral Scholar	274	$43,692	$56,880	$682,560
Assistant Research Professor	192	$50,004	$65,868	$108,000
Assistant Teaching Professor	95	$43,020	$70,000	$134,028
Research Associate	52	$47,460	$56,433	$108,096
Researcher	49	$42,328	$67,500	$79,248
Associate Professor	27	$98,316	$123,669	$166,896
Lecturer	25	$42,360	$64,508	$198,036
Associate Teaching Professor	15	$47,826	$78,264	$122,220
Associate Research Professor	15	$55,692	$73,152	$108,612
Instructor	13	$50,004	$64,872	$115,020
Professor	12	$110,844	$192,947	$358,848
Post Doctoral Scholar	11	$45,984	$49,008	$61,008
Post-Doctoral Scholar	10	$47,484	$49,464	$59,100
Assistant Clinical Professor	8	$63,024	$109,104	$210,024
Teaching Professor	6	$55,692	$120,018	$129,000
Visiting Assistant Professor	5	$80,028	$80,028	$104,544
Research Professor	4	$65,835	$70,236	$73,584
Advancement & Giving Specialist	3	$62,691	$66,528	$70,296
Assistant Professor (Non-Tenure Line)	3	$81,160	$90,000	$95,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
University Park, Pennsylvania	942	$42,328	$71,142	$358,848
Hershey, Pennsylvania	179	$43,692	$65,208	$682,560
Erie, Pennsylvania	68	$55,110	$85,492	$159,238
Middletown, Pennsylvania	50	$53,020	$81,842	$163,584
Malvern, Pennsylvania	32	$84,006	$95,202	$130,000
Abington, Pennsylvania	21	$35,001	$72,126	$123,282
Reading, Pennsylvania	16	$56,007	$80,690	$95,004
Altoona, Pennsylvania	14	$61,812	$71,590	$95,000
Dunmore, Pennsylvania	10	$56,160	$81,957	$104,652
State College, Pennsylvania	7	$53,496	$74,004	$145,620

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