Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at University of Alaska Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

University of Alaska Anchorage pays a median H-1B salary of $74,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $83,517. The average prevailing wage across University of Alaska Anchorage's filings is $67,547. 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 University of Alaska Anchorage pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

University of Alaska Anchorage's average offered wage is $83,517, compared to an average prevailing wage of $67,547 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
Post Doctoral Fellow	73	$47,819	$62,400	$88,005
Assistant Professor	26	$80,226	$113,329	$180,794
Research Assistant Professor	16	$88,005	$93,600	$122,200
Research Associate	4	$57,782	$62,733	$80,995
Assistant Professor Of Mechanical Engineering	4	$90,000	$90,000	$120,000
Research Associate (Academic)	4	$69,992	$78,624	$86,008
Term Research Assistant Professor	3	$95,846	$95,846	$95,846
Assistant Professor Of Geology	3	$65,000	$75,000	$79,000
Associate Professor Of Civil Engineering	3	$99,000	$99,990	$144,000
Term Assistant Professor	3	$98,779	$99,050	$109,325
Assistant Professor Of Computer Science	2	$90,000	$112,028	$134,056
Assistant Professor Electrical And Computer Engineering	2	$117,333	$117,915	$118,498
Assistant Professor Of Electrical Engineering	2	$95,000	$107,500	$120,000
Research Professional 3	2	$61,714	$62,806	$63,898
Research Professional 4	2	$83,990	$88,130	$92,269
Assistant Professor Of Social Work	2	$71,500	$73,585	$75,670
Assistant Professor Of Psychology	1	$74,000	$74,000	$74,000
Assistant Professor Of Business Administration	1	$160,000	$160,000	$160,000
Assistant Professor Of Justice	1	$84,000	$84,000	$84,000
Assistant Professor Of Art History	1	$61,000	$61,000	$61,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Fairbanks, Alaska	128	$47,819	$72,436	$180,794
Anchorage, Alaska	33	$51,733	$90,000	$168,526
Juneau, Alaska	7	$54,995	$60,008	$105,602
Chattanooga, Tennessee	1	$64,168	$64,168	$64,168
Houston, Texas	1	$61,506	$61,506	$61,506
Chapel Hill, North Carolina	1	$59,821	$59,821	$59,821
Los Alamos, New Mexico	1	$86,008	$86,008	$86,008
Elkridge, Maryland	1	$65,000	$65,000	$65,000
Seattle, Washington	1	$58,822	$58,822	$58,822
Sommerville, Massachusetts	1	$63,149	$63,149	$63,149

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