Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

University of California, Irvine pays a median H-1B salary of $78,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $91,629. The average prevailing wage across University of California, Irvine's filings is $71,019. 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, Irvine pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

University of California, Irvine's average offered wage is $91,629, compared to an average prevailing wage of $71,019 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	150	$72,200	$109,000	$240,000
Postdoctoral Scholar	128	$42,840	$62,096	$82,836
Assistant Project Scientist	108	$53,900	$71,500	$104,900
Associate Specialist	47	$53,124	$67,900	$85,000
Assistant Specialist	31	$42,144	$53,300	$68,300
Specialist	23	$72,900	$86,900	$143,800
Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor	18	$55,510	$115,850	$420,000
Lecturer	13	$56,381	$70,400	$123,263
Associate Project Scientist	13	$67,800	$81,300	$103,900
Project Scientist	12	$79,900	$93,700	$115,500
Counseling Psychologist	11	$89,844	$107,320	$117,300
Assistant Researcher	9	$77,000	$90,200	$97,500
Staff Research Associate	8	$46,896	$56,064	$69,497
Visiting Assistant Professor	7	$40,000	$83,200	$98,000
Associate Professor	5	$102,900	$135,000	$164,400
Assistant Professor Of Teaching	5	$88,700	$91,000	$115,600
Academic Coordinator	5	$65,119	$67,881	$85,860
Professor	5	$104,000	$165,000	$350,000
Assistant Professor In-Residence	4	$108,200	$154,700	$154,700
Research Data Analyst	4	$64,999	$68,578	$76,630

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Irvine, California	628	$40,000	$77,179	$350,000
Orange, California	44	$49,500	$99,950	$420,000
Santa Ana, California	4	$161,500	$161,600	$394,000
Costa Mesa, California	1	$121,514	$121,514	$121,514
Cumming, Georgia	1	$135,469	$135,469	$135,469
Fountain Valley, California	1	$186,709	$186,709	$186,709
Alpharetta, Georgia	1	$130,000	$130,000	$130,000

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