Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at University OF California, SAN Diego?

Accepted Answer

University OF California, SAN Diego pays a median H-1B salary of $74,425 for sponsored positions, with an average of $171,671. The average prevailing wage across University OF California, SAN Diego's filings is $69,712. 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, SAN Diego pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

University OF California, SAN Diego's average offered wage is $171,671, compared to an average prevailing wage of $69,712 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 Project Scientist	434	$50,710	$72,000	$126,600
Postdoctoral Scholar Employee	303	$42,000	$57,456	$140,000
Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee	209	$55,631	$74,281	$133,900
Assistant Professor	163	$66,400	$112,800	$250,600
Staff Research Associate Iii	80	$45,698	$63,111	$87,623
Staff Research Associate 3	44	$60,823	$68,958	$90,204
Assistant Adjunct Professor	38	$68,900	$91,300	$128,100
Staff Research Associate Iv	27	$60,612	$79,054	$110,744
Associate Project Scientist	27	$55,700	$81,700	$123,406
Assistant Research Scientist	24	$68,900	$102,850	$130,500
Lecturer	20	$52,099	$70,075	$123,262
Research Data Analyst 3	20	$71,800	$87,444	$118,296
Assistant Clinical Professor	17	$66,800	$150,000	$297,500
Associate Physician	16	$97,446	$200,000	$300,000
Staff Research Associate 4	12	$65,545	$79,458	$93,553
Associate Professor	12	$100,000	$137,750	$167,200
Acting Assistant Professor	10	$76,000	$109,800	$148,700
Research Data Analyst P3	8	$82,500	$92,664	$110,000
Bioinformatics Programmer 4	7	$98,654	$105,370	$136,323
Assistant Teaching Professor (Lpsoe)	6	$96,400	$131,200	$204,100

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
La Jolla, California	1,575	$42,000	$74,425	$149,784,960
San Diego, California	108	$42,840	$80,517	$300,000
Cincinnati, Ohio	3	$45,698	$53,851	$53,851
El Centro, California	3	$250,960	$371,000	$371,000
San Diego, Ca 92123, California	2	$174,900	$174,900	$174,900
La Jolla, California	1	$64,000	$64,000	$64,000
La Jolla, Colorado	1	$56,400	$56,400	$56,400
La Jollla, California	1	$112,900	$112,900	$112,900
Boulder, Colorado	1	$136,323	$136,323	$136,323
Lakewood, Colorado	1	$80,000	$80,000	$80,000

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