Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION?

Accepted Answer

INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION pays a median H-1B salary of $67,900 for sponsored positions, with an average of $89,114. The average prevailing wage across INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION's filings is $57,002. 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 INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION's average offered wage is $89,114, compared to an average prevailing wage of $57,002 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 Fellow	327	$33,446	$55,632	$81,200
Research Scientist	167	$35,589	$64,500	$86,000
Instructor	149	$41,205	$70,000	$114,685
Assistant Professor	147	$55,328	$150,837	$455,357
Fellow	79	$57,609	$67,346	$778,054
Research Investigator	56	$46,446	$55,919	$76,400
Instructor, Research Faculty Appointment	39	$35,589	$65,000	$80,000
Data Scientist	36	$85,000	$107,425	$124,715
Senior Research Assistant	30	$38,000	$50,590	$64,700
Research Assistant Ii	25	$30,900	$35,432	$48,901
Senior Research Scientist	23	$68,000	$82,108	$94,321
Computational Scientist	19	$45,906	$90,000	$110,000
Professor	16	$140,000	$266,219	$500,576
Research Statistical Analyst	15	$45,968	$70,951	$75,332
Sr. Research Scientist	14	$41,600	$78,000	$94,967
Institute Research Investigator	13	$85,000	$94,000	$114,449
Sr. Research Assistant	13	$38,000	$50,000	$58,000
Associate Professor	13	$143,000	$196,000	$509,551
Clinical Research Scientist	13	$51,600	$58,608	$85,700
Institute Research Scientist	12	$98,500	$111,000	$131,731

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Houston, Texas	1,417	$30,900	$68,074	$880,200
Smithville, Texas	24	$35,432	$51,324	$80,787
Bastrop, Texas	2	$120,000	$144,500	$169,000
Austin, Texas	2	$54,672	$54,672	$54,672
Pearland, Texas	1	$46,842	$46,842	$46,842
Rowlett, Texas	1	$82,546	$82,546	$82,546
The Woodlands, Texas	1	$62,357	$62,357	$62,357
Tx, Texas	1	$44,034	$44,034	$44,034
Conroe, Texas	1	$62,868	$62,868	$62,868
Houson, Texas	1	$68,500	$68,500	$68,500

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