Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The University of the South pays a median H-1B salary of $60,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $59,691. The average prevailing wage across The University of the South's filings is $49,634. 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 the South pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

The University of the South's average offered wage is $59,691, compared to an average prevailing wage of $49,634 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 Of Economics	5	$52,110	$65,000	$104,942
Teaching Assistant Professor Of Music	2	$43,490	$46,245	$49,000
Visiting Assistant Professor Of Economics And Finance	2	$80,000	$80,484	$80,967
Visiting Assistant Professor Of French	2	$30,000	$32,500	$35,000
Assistant Professor Of Mathematics	2	$60,000	$66,705	$73,411
Assistant Athletic Trainer	2	$46,000	$46,000	$46,000
Assistant Professor Of Music	1	$64,000	$64,000	$64,000
Assistant Professor Of Neuroscience And Biology	1	$76,000	$76,000	$76,000
Assistant Professor Of Spanish	1	$60,000	$60,000	$60,000
Assistant/Associate Professor Of Asian Studies And Chinese	1	$69,359	$69,359	$69,359
Athletic Trainer	1	$45,000	$45,000	$45,000
Coordinator Of Student Activities	1	$30,000	$30,000	$30,000
Distinguished Visiting Professor Of Global Anglicanism	1	$86,000	$86,000	$86,000
Visiting Assistant Professor Of Asian Studies And Chinese	1	$45,000	$45,000	$45,000
Visiting Assistant Professor Of History	1	$36,000	$36,000	$36,000
Academic Event Coordinator	1	$45,000	$45,000	$45,000
Visiting Instructor Of Spanish	1	$40,000	$40,000	$40,000
Assistant Professor Of Anthropology	1	$67,800	$67,800	$67,800
Assistant Professor Of Asian Studies	1	$50,000	$50,000	$50,000
Assistant Professor Of Asian Studies And Chinese	1	$59,547	$59,547	$59,547

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Sewanee, Tennessee	30	$30,000	$59,774	$110,000
Sewanne, Tennessee	1	$60,780	$60,780	$60,780

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