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 $81,400 for sponsored positions, with an average of $94,234. The average prevailing wage across University of California, Berkeley's filings is $74,891. 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 $94,234, compared to an average prevailing wage of $74,891 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	456	$48,216	$67,626	$121,181
Assistant Professor	161	$72,880	$119,300	$293,700
Assistant Project Scientist	155	$61,800	$82,100	$197,200
Lecturer	73	$52,099	$73,840	$226,262
Assistant Researcher	38	$72,800	$94,550	$166,000
Applications Programmer	30	$83,603	$135,000	$167,772
Staff Research Associate	25	$46,500	$63,078	$108,534
Associate Project Scientist	20	$71,000	$105,400	$129,100
Associate Specialist	18	$59,829	$65,904	$95,040
Project Policy Analyst	18	$72,809	$97,229	$170,794
Data Systems Analyst	15	$85,272	$136,481	$186,396
Specialist	12	$72,900	$87,200	$128,400
Business Systems Analyst	12	$102,000	$127,602	$143,825
Continuing Lecturer	10	$70,920	$93,305	$161,283
Systems Administrator	10	$98,348	$127,265	$149,448
Associate Professor	9	$76,530	$134,700	$172,500
Associate Researcher	8	$102,700	$114,050	$193,400
Business System Analyst	8	$115,000	$125,712	$144,288
Academic Coordinator	8	$73,923	$97,088	$160,230
Professor	7	$115,370	$190,300	$360,300

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Berkeley, California	1,287	$44,556	$81,150	$443,800
Richmond, California	20	$60,000	$94,317	$185,900
Emeryville, California	11	$50,316	$74,425	$82,100
Albany, California	6	$54,228	$61,308	$79,300
Leander, Texas	2	$130,000	$131,366	$132,732
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts	2	$135,000	$135,000	$135,000
Fremont, California	1	$105,310	$105,310	$105,310
Houston, Texas	1	$87,700	$87,700	$87,700
Irving, Texas	1	$136,700	$136,700	$136,700
Maryville, Missouri	1	$136,700	$136,700	$136,700

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