Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at University of California, Berkeley?

Accepted Answer

University of California, Berkeley pays a median H-1B salary of $79,300 for sponsored positions, with an average of $91,905. The average prevailing wage across University of California, Berkeley's filings is $73,434. 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, Berkeley pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

University of California, Berkeley's average offered wage is $91,905, compared to an average prevailing wage of $73,434 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
Postdoctoral Scholar Employee	430	$48,216	$66,868	$121,181
Assistant Professor	136	$72,880	$116,650	$293,700
Assistant Project Scientist	134	$61,800	$79,300	$190,900
Lecturer	69	$52,099	$72,404	$226,262
Assistant Researcher	36	$72,800	$93,530	$157,200
Applications Programmer	29	$83,603	$135,000	$167,772
Staff Research Associate	24	$46,500	$62,042	$108,534
Associate Specialist	17	$59,829	$65,904	$95,040
Associate Project Scientist	17	$71,000	$102,900	$129,100
Project Policy Analyst	16	$72,809	$97,229	$170,794
Data Systems Analyst	13	$85,272	$145,000	$186,396
Systems Administrator	10	$98,348	$127,265	$149,448
Business Systems Analyst	10	$102,000	$127,602	$143,825
Specialist	10	$72,900	$84,550	$128,400
Continuing Lecturer	9	$70,920	$89,047	$161,283
Associate Researcher	8	$102,700	$114,050	$193,400
Associate Professor	8	$76,530	$134,350	$172,500
Business System Analyst	8	$115,000	$125,712	$144,288
Academic Coordinator	7	$73,923	$90,958	$160,000
Technical Project Management Professional	7	$105,678	$105,678	$159,650

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Berkeley, California	1,173	$44,556	$79,300	$430,000
Richmond, California	18	$60,000	$92,617	$171,400
Emeryville, California	11	$50,316	$74,425	$82,100
Albany, California	6	$54,228	$61,308	$79,300
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts	2	$135,000	$135,000	$135,000
Leander, Texas	2	$130,000	$131,366	$132,732
Irving, Texas	1	$136,700	$136,700	$136,700
Maryville, Missouri	1	$136,700	$136,700	$136,700
Mckinney, Texas	1	$146,388	$146,388	$146,388
Milpitas, California	1	$139,944	$139,944	$139,944

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