Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The University of Virginia pays a median H-1B salary of $74,950 for sponsored positions, with an average of $88,096. The average prevailing wage across The University of Virginia's filings is $64,955. 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 Virginia pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

The University of Virginia's average offered wage is $88,096, compared to an average prevailing wage of $64,955 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
Research Associate	206	$47,500	$61,218	$85,700
Assistant Professor	200	$53,000	$107,200	$344,302
Research Scientist	160	$50,300	$67,000	$160,160
Fellow	30	$64,000	$75,036	$81,891
Resident	29	$57,195	$64,032	$77,355
Research Assistant Professor	20	$75,000	$98,900	$120,000
Lecturer	18	$40,700	$54,000	$251,992
Associate Professor	17	$79,300	$100,000	$350,002
Clinical Instructor	15	$54,995	$77,262	$119,995
Lab Specialist	13	$38,476	$45,000	$65,000
Senior Scientist	8	$64,000	$86,350	$105,000
Lab Specialist Intermediate	6	$50,000	$53,150	$65,000
Research Specialist Senior	5	$70,000	$75,000	$85,482
Assistant Professor Of Research	5	$67,000	$80,800	$104,200
Senior Research Scientist	5	$65,300	$69,500	$85,000
Data Scientist	4	$80,000	$96,575	$122,600
Clinical Research Coordinator	4	$59,740	$61,985	$81,435
Engineer Senior, Data Visualization Designer	4	$89,440	$108,535	$127,982
Data Analyst	4	$73,611	$80,576	$85,483
Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider Fellow	4	$80,000	$82,500	$85,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Charlottesville, Virginia	928	$31,200	$72,100	$350,002
Wise, Virginia	11	$35,270	$75,000	$151,600
Lynchburg, Virginia	5	$100,000	$234,998	$234,998
Chandler, Arizona	3	$105,040	$110,000	$123,766
Arlington, Virginia	3	$66,000	$100,000	$105,000
Fishersville, Virginia	3	$100,000	$174,990	$174,990
Glen Allen, Virginia	3	$101,300	$104,900	$114,000
Denver, North Carolina	2	$80,576	$83,029	$85,483
Sanford, Florida	2	$55,000	$81,258	$107,515
Concord, North Carolina	2	$103,792	$116,210	$128,627

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