Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO?

Accepted Answer

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO pays a median H-1B salary of $63,981 for sponsored positions, with an average of $86,400. The average prevailing wage across UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO's filings is $60,230. 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 ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO's average offered wage is $86,400, compared to an average prevailing wage of $60,230 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	19	$67,000	$105,000	$190,442
Assistant Professor Of Clinical Pediatrics/Physician Surgeon	17	$144,000	$164,800	$240,000
Postdoctoral Research Associate	14	$41,579	$47,606	$55,000
Visiting Research Specialist	12	$36,379	$43,500	$48,318
Visiting Research Assistant Professor	10	$47,476	$52,167	$65,978
Research Assistant Professor	10	$50,000	$56,500	$80,000
Research Specialist	9	$41,434	$51,002	$63,981
Senior Research Specialist	5	$51,500	$80,000	$95,417
Assistant Prof Of Clinical Peds/Physician Surgeon	4	$128,000	$128,000	$128,000
Resident Physician Pgy-6 (Urology/Andrology Fellow)	3	$64,572	$64,572	$64,572
Resident Physician Pgy-1 (Surgical Resident)	3	$53,736	$53,736	$53,736
Clinical Assistant Professor	3	$85,000	$106,100	$110,000
Assistant Professor Of Clinical Medicine/Physician Surgeon	3	$155,000	$155,000	$155,000
Visiting Assistant Professor	3	$55,000	$58,229	$84,843
Visiting Assistant Professor/Physician Surgeon	3	$210,000	$210,000	$210,000
Visiting Instructor	3	$47,500	$47,500	$57,000
Instructor	2	$45,000	$47,500	$50,000
Assistant Professor Of Clinical Surgery/Physician Surgeon	2	$220,000	$220,000	$220,000
Resident Physician Pgy-5 (Pediatric Fellow)	2	$62,124	$62,124	$62,124
Business Administrative Associate	2	$83,210	$83,210	$83,210

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Chicago, Illinois	153	$36,379	$62,124	$220,000
Peoria, Illinois	14	$50,000	$155,000	$240,000

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