Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at University of California at Santa Barbara?

Accepted Answer

University of California at Santa Barbara pays a median H-1B salary of $76,631 for sponsored positions, with an average of $86,063. The average prevailing wage across University of California at Santa Barbara's filings is $70,565. 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 California at Santa Barbara pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

University of California at Santa Barbara's average offered wage is $86,063, compared to an average prevailing wage of $70,565 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	114	$64,300	$111,000	$193,000
Postdoctoral Scholar- Employee	82	$48,216	$62,712	$133,416
Postdoctoral Scholar	80	$38,522	$71,510	$95,000
Lecturer	46	$52,083	$73,838	$132,039
Project Scientist	41	$70,200	$77,400	$154,710
Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee	32	$43,692	$54,228	$76,500
Assistant Project Scientist	32	$54,400	$64,900	$98,000
Associate Specialist	28	$55,095	$71,250	$89,400
Professor	15	$130,000	$160,100	$335,000
Specialist	13	$58,560	$85,600	$135,000
Academic Coordinator	12	$62,777	$80,720	$93,881
Counseling Psychologist	12	$90,000	$107,522	$125,516
Staff Research Associate	10	$50,446	$63,364	$94,889
Assistant Specialist	5	$55,500	$57,616	$67,000
Senior Software Developer	5	$94,760	$94,760	$101,186
Applications Programmer	5	$83,019	$104,196	$122,292
Associate Project Scientist	4	$78,600	$106,500	$111,000
Associate Professor	4	$107,000	$122,950	$154,600
Postdoctoral Scholar -Employee	4	$55,308	$63,800	$100,000
Junior Specialist	3	$54,400	$57,600	$58,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Santa Barbara, California	616	$31,320	$76,550	$335,000
Batavia, Illinois	2	$106,416	$119,916	$133,416
Mammoth Lakes, California	1	$83,883	$83,883	$83,883
Milpitas, California	1	$122,292	$122,292	$122,292
Providence, Utah	1	$64,946	$64,946	$64,946
Riverside, California	1	$104,196	$104,196	$104,196
San Bruno, California	1	$61,318	$61,318	$61,318
San Diego, California	1	$92,700	$92,700	$92,700
San Jose, California	1	$111,519	$111,519	$111,519
Chicago, Illinois	1	$75,000	$75,000	$75,000

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