Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at University OF North Carolina AT Chapel HILL?

Accepted Answer

University OF North Carolina AT Chapel HILL pays a median H-1B salary of $76,814 for sponsored positions, with an average of $99,754. The average prevailing wage across University OF North Carolina AT Chapel HILL's filings is $74,892. 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 North Carolina AT Chapel HILL pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

University OF North Carolina AT Chapel HILL's average offered wage is $99,754, compared to an average prevailing wage of $74,892 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 Research Associate	264	$40,000	$54,706	$91,915
Research Associate	171	$43,500	$60,000	$119,974
Assistant Professor	133	$66,975	$105,623	$285,000
Research Assistant Professor	66	$46,873	$78,112	$133,900
Clinical Assistant Professor	60	$93,600	$170,000	$430,416
Research Scientist	15	$46,500	$71,000	$124,325
Clinical Associate Professor	15	$112,000	$160,000	$432,622
Research Instructor	14	$48,000	$77,188	$85,754
Clinical Instructor	14	$127,899	$142,272	$150,000
Teaching Assistant Professor	13	$45,000	$58,710	$108,150
Assistant Professor/Nominated Assistant Professor	13	$84,460	$110,000	$232,000
Associate Professor	10	$83,128	$148,409	$199,200
Research Software Developer	8	$90,000	$121,800	$123,600
Associate Professor With Tenure	7	$110,000	$195,380	$195,380
Assistant Professor/Nominated Asst. Professor	7	$97,000	$115,500	$150,000
Assistant Professor - Finance	7	$224,000	$242,504	$270,000
Assistant Professor - Marketing	6	$182,000	$190,500	$217,433
Clinical Fellow	6	$64,109	$69,659	$110,000
Distinguished Professor/Director	5	$111,630	$111,630	$122,630
Research Associate Professor	5	$73,695	$98,880	$149,968

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Chapel Hill, North Carolina	955	$40,000	$75,894	$647,282
Kannapolis, North Carolina	17	$48,216	$59,592	$105,270
Sanford, North Carolina	13	$170,000	$180,000	$300,000
Carrboro, North Carolina	5	$63,000	$79,701	$103,000
Rochester Hills, Michigan	3	$140,000	$140,000	$140,000
Durham, North Carolina	2	$111,630	$117,130	$122,630
Milpitas, California	2	$90,000	$90,000	$90,000
Burlington, North Carolina	2	$200,000	$200,000	$200,000
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	1	$110,000	$110,000	$110,000
Raleigh, North Carolina	1	$230,766	$230,766	$230,766

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