Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA?

Accepted Answer

THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA pays a median H-1B salary of $52,028 for sponsored positions, with an average of $63,584. The average prevailing wage across THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA's filings is $853,824. 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 GEORGIA pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA's average offered wage is $63,584, compared to an average prevailing wage of $853,824 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	32	$67,000	$86,220	$215,000
Postdoctoral Research Associate	27	$39,998	$47,476	$62,500
Assistant Research Scientist	12	$47,476	$52,514	$89,774
Instructor	8	$42,560	$42,560	$50,000
Post Doctoral Research Associate	6	$39,000	$43,500	$47,244
Lecturer	4	$54,800	$71,000	$78,000
Research Technician Iii	4	$29,536	$31,000	$35,000
Research Professional Ii	3	$37,853	$41,513	$41,513
Scientific Computing Professional Specialist	3	$63,000	$67,000	$67,098
Manager	2	$52,500	$52,500	$52,500
Post-Doctoral Research Associate	2	$42,500	$43,215	$43,930
Research Professional I	2	$33,035	$34,385	$35,734
Research Professional Iii	2	$40,000	$41,500	$43,000
Program Coordinator Iv	1	$48,500	$48,500	$48,500
Public Service Assistant	1	$87,550	$87,550	$87,550
Research Assistant Scientist	1	$80,000	$80,000	$80,000
Research Engineer Ii	1	$52,000	$52,000	$52,000
Scientific Computing Professional Principal	1	$66,893	$66,893	$66,893
Senior Academic Professional	1	$75,000	$75,000	$75,000
Senior Accountant	1	$55,661	$55,661	$55,661

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Athens, Georgia	111	$29,536	$52,028	$215,000
Tifton, Georgia	13	$33,035	$47,500	$90,000
Savannah, Georgia	1	$47,476	$47,476	$47,476
Argonne, Illinois	1	$56,042	$56,042	$56,042
Dance Building, Georgia	1	$68,640	$68,640	$68,640
Griffin, Georgia	1	$42,000	$42,000	$42,000

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