Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

University of California, San Francis pays a median H-1B salary of $77,327 for sponsored positions, with an average of $101,764. The average prevailing wage across University of California, San Francis's filings is $152,278. 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 Francis pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

University of California, San Francis's average offered wage is $101,764, compared to an average prevailing wage of $152,278 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	785	$44,340	$65,292	$110,000
Associate Specialist	273	$50,820	$70,100	$91,300
Specialist	169	$69,708	$90,000	$154,200
Assistant Specialist	62	$47,484	$56,600	$74,500
Assistant Professional Researcher	60	$52,458	$90,200	$106,600
Assistant Researcher	57	$49,500	$87,100	$113,900
Visiting Assistant Professor	50	$113,700	$301,000	$366,000
Assistant Professor	48	$91,000	$174,240	$600,000
Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor	44	$91,000	$244,218	$385,200
Full Specialist	30	$68,676	$88,250	$165,200
Assistant Adjunct Professor	29	$82,700	$112,500	$175,400
Health Sciences Clinical Instructor	19	$92,400	$163,749	$227,642
Clinical Laboratory Scientist	19	$135,054	$141,939	$164,715
Clinical Instructor	19	$95,000	$108,900	$236,140
Assistant Professor In Residence	16	$101,600	$185,000	$250,000
Academic Coordinator	12	$59,028	$79,344	$112,159
Junior Specialist	10	$47,400	$53,850	$58,600
Assistant Clinical Professor	10	$162,750	$232,574	$244,000
Associate Professional Researcher	8	$87,100	$96,500	$128,600
Hs Assistant Clinical Professor	8	$120,000	$225,550	$262,667

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
San Francisco, California	2,090	$44,340	$77,240	$1,000,000
Oakland, California	9	$74,500	$210,000	$357,100
Brisbane, California	3	$134,493	$192,159	$192,159
Salinas, California	3	$240,000	$240,000	$240,000
San Francisc0, California	2	$72,900	$91,519	$110,137
Miami, Florida	1	$182,262	$182,262	$182,262
Novato, California	1	$44,556	$44,556	$44,556
Fresno, California	1	$59,130	$59,130	$59,130
Rockford, Illinois	1	$149,900	$149,900	$149,900
Coppell, Texas	1	$95,000	$95,000	$95,000

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