Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Twitch?

Accepted Answer

Twitch pays a median H-1B salary of $160,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $161,426. The average prevailing wage across Twitch's filings is $127,148. 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 Twitch pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Twitch's average offered wage is $161,426, compared to an average prevailing wage of $127,148 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
Software Development Engineer Ii	613	$98,550	$160,000	$219,900
Software Development Engineer I	273	$86,400	$129,700	$176,700
Software Development Engineer Iii	139	$155,418	$184,500	$251,900
Data Scientist Ii	130	$88,858	$161,200	$212,800
Product Manager Iii - Tech	100	$138,341	$201,968	$201,968
Manager Iii, Software Development	90	$137,238	$217,350	$286,600
Program Manager Iii	60	$78,250	$116,917	$116,917
Financial Analyst Iii	52	$107,723	$135,000	$150,000
Senior Manager, Software Development	51	$166,754	$240,077	$313,400
Applied Scientist Ii	51	$147,368	$181,500	$200,200
Ux Designer Ii	51	$66,123	$135,500	$160,000
Tech Business Developer Ii	50	$95,555	$95,555	$95,555
Data Scientist Iii	43	$175,100	$210,800	$247,600
Technical Business Developer Iii	43	$101,400	$180,000	$185,400
Product Manager Technical Iii -External Services	40	$107,910	$130,055	$152,200
Financial Analyst Ii	38	$80,683	$111,000	$127,000
Security Engineer Ii	34	$127,442	$180,000	$184,000
Data Engineer Ii	32	$113,734	$174,600	$194,600
Principal Software Development Engineer	30	$183,310	$209,205	$235,100
Account Manager Ii	30	$85,634	$85,634	$85,634

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
San Francisco, California	1,775	$48,360	$165,000	$343,400
Seattle, Washington	399	$92,102	$149,240	$245,960
New York, New York	133	$94,973	$175,100	$247,600
Austin, Texas	81	$96,866	$194,400	$233,000
Irvine, California	48	$78,936	$130,000	$209,101
Los Angeles, California	15	$75,000	$156,000	$195,100
Denver, Colorado	11	$113,734	$136,867	$160,000
Bellevue, Washington	10	$154,600	$154,600	$154,600
San Francisco,, California	5	$125,258	$125,258	$125,258
Jersey City, New Jersey	2	$176,100	$180,050	$184,000

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