Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

University of California, Davis pays a median H-1B salary of $74,569 for sponsored positions, with an average of $95,986. The average prevailing wage across University of California, Davis's filings is $69,073. 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, Davis pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

University of California, Davis's average offered wage is $95,986, compared to an average prevailing wage of $69,073 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	460	$41,364	$59,784	$100,100
Assistant Project Scientist	224	$53,900	$74,150	$122,200
Assistant Professor	221	$59,070	$114,300	$600,000
Assistant Specialist	35	$42,780	$56,600	$68,900
Lecturer	29	$53,402	$70,304	$122,800
Visiting Assistant Professor	25	$58,500	$77,300	$425,000
Associate Specialist	21	$53,123	$63,012	$85,800
Applications Programmer	19	$70,658	$78,130	$134,988
Associate Professor	19	$87,700	$137,500	$475,000
Assistant Cooperative Extension Advisor	18	$57,500	$66,950	$82,000
Veterinarian	17	$88,600	$115,500	$208,752
Assistant Researcher	14	$74,300	$93,200	$125,000
Assistant Specialist In The Cooperative Extension	14	$81,400	$89,150	$123,300
Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor	14	$142,315	$238,000	$473,745
Staff Research Associate	13	$48,075	$66,791	$98,267
Associate Project Scientist	13	$60,800	$87,000	$111,000
Assistant Clinical Professor	10	$141,037	$246,000	$476,645
Research And Development Engineer	9	$80,000	$90,000	$108,368
Project Scientist	8	$62,878	$83,500	$120,200
Assistant Adjunct Professor	8	$69,100	$100,643	$139,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Davis, California	1,081	$36,893	$74,425	$450,000
Sacramento, California	221	$42,840	$77,300	$600,000
Salinas, California	15	$50,316	$57,800	$86,112
Tulare, California	10	$61,000	$93,000	$188,600
San Diego, California	9	$52,116	$69,209	$208,752
Parlier, California	8	$51,324	$80,150	$96,918
Turlock, California	5	$113,000	$167,500	$195,900
Rancho Cordova, California	5	$117,000	$152,532	$165,168
Batavia, Illinois	4	$57,528	$75,050	$87,100
Bakersfield, California	3	$63,200	$70,900	$70,900

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