Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE?

Accepted Answer

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE pays a median H-1B salary of $70,476 for sponsored positions, with an average of $79,245. The average prevailing wage across THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE's filings is $58,195. 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 TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE's average offered wage is $79,245, compared to an average prevailing wage of $58,195 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	268	$39,998	$91,635	$1,200,000
Post-Doctoral Research Associate	148	$38,771	$55,164	$900,000
Lecturer	51	$31,120	$50,747	$100,000
Research Assistant Professor	43	$65,000	$85,000	$122,470
Postdoctoral Scholar	38	$47,507	$56,128	$64,356
Clinical Fellow	33	$61,320	$73,068	$879,408
Research Scientist I	22	$70,000	$81,270	$107,106
Associate Professor	15	$53,830	$92,700	$138,000
Research Associate Ii	14	$44,813	$61,145	$72,488
Post Doctoral Research Associate	11	$40,810	$50,000	$80,000
Clinical Assistant Professor	11	$60,000	$110,000	$125,000
Research Associate	9	$55,000	$58,000	$85,280
Assistant Professor Of Mathematics	8	$54,000	$62,000	$75,000
Instructor	8	$60,900	$68,273	$84,357
Research Associate Iii	5	$65,000	$74,064	$82,000
Teaching Associate Professor	5	$84,080	$103,500	$110,000
Assistant Director	5	$55,000	$82,000	$94,997
Assistant Professor Of Management	4	$115,000	$125,000	$125,000
Medical Resident	4	$60,492	$66,984	$75,876
Data Analyst	4	$56,264	$57,750	$84,072

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Knoxville, Tennessee	548	$30,330	$77,053	$900,000
Memphis, Tennessee	189	$39,728	$60,000	$1,200,000
Chattanooga, Tennessee	82	$45,000	$71,000	$208,000
Martin, Tennessee	27	$39,229	$60,000	$85,000
Oak Ridge, Tennessee	21	$40,810	$52,000	$95,136
Nashville, Tennessee	5	$57,105	$65,000	$102,000
Princeton, New Jersey	4	$75,000	$90,930	$107,106
Jackson, Tennessee	3	$43,000	$49,100	$80,000
Germantown, Tennessee	3	$73,068	$75,000	$75,000
Batavia, Illinois	2	$57,990	$67,558	$77,126

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