Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The University of Chicago pays a median H-1B salary of $69,968 for sponsored positions, with an average of $84,278. The average prevailing wage across The University of Chicago's filings is $62,923. 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 University of Chicago pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

The University of Chicago's average offered wage is $84,278, compared to an average prevailing wage of $62,923 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
Postdoctoral Scholar	521	$38,000	$58,800	$687,600
Assistant Professor	183	$37,630	$125,000	$419,429
Staff Scientist	104	$47,478	$70,000	$140,000
Research Professional	99	$42,092	$62,000	$114,814
Assistant Instructional Professor	38	$59,884	$69,968	$105,000
L.e. Dickson Instructor	32	$39,670	$45,930	$68,500
Research Specialist 2	28	$32,947	$49,606	$61,627
Research Professional 1	27	$46,000	$54,000	$83,232
Research Assistant Professor	25	$63,945	$85,000	$120,000
Research Analyst	24	$46,510	$60,000	$80,340
Clinical Associate	20	$72,925	$208,996	$501,191
Bioinformatician	19	$70,000	$86,595	$110,068
Clinical Research Coordinator 2	16	$60,000	$67,000	$71,500
Software Engineer	16	$75,000	$80,000	$126,880
Associate Instructional Professor	15	$64,675	$77,469	$133,000
Senior Software Engineer	14	$91,187	$102,854	$155,592
Research Professional 2	13	$48,000	$65,000	$85,000
Research Technician	13	$35,000	$45,614	$56,000
Research Technologist	12	$33,339	$38,855	$45,000
Associate Professor	12	$52,313	$168,269	$305,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Chicago, Illinois	1,971	$31,200	$69,110	$846,312
Lemont, Illinois	17	$48,000	$60,778	$103,000
New York, New York	3	$77,000	$80,333	$90,500
San Diego, California	3	$87,975	$90,174	$97,223
Aurora, Illinois	3	$104,291	$112,299	$124,820
Argyle, Texas	2	$120,000	$122,820	$125,639
Madison, Wisconsin	2	$120,000	$120,000	$120,000
Washington, District of Columbia	2	$55,000	$86,073	$117,146
Burr Ridge, Illinois	2	$85,313	$87,324	$89,336
Los Angeles, California	1	$104,000	$104,000	$104,000

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