Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at University of Pittsburgh?

Accepted Answer

University of Pittsburgh pays a median H-1B salary of $62,837 for sponsored positions, with an average of $224,005. The average prevailing wage across University of Pittsburgh's filings is $171,135. 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 Pittsburgh pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

University of Pittsburgh's average offered wage is $224,005, compared to an average prevailing wage of $171,135 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 Associate	506	$36,715	$55,000	$715,104
Assistant Professor	316	$43,326	$100,000	$168,480,000
Research Assistant Professor	119	$47,500	$75,000	$122,778
Research Scientist	118	$42,576	$61,621	$90,100
Research Instructor	97	$47,476	$60,000	$87,000
Research Associate	69	$40,400	$49,670	$74,670
Post Doctoral Associate	50	$40,000	$52,250	$95,400
Senior Research Specialist	34	$37,814	$50,000	$54,957
Teaching Assistant Professor	32	$57,150	$70,520	$123,114
Research Technician	26	$29,411	$37,035	$50,000
Laboratory Research Technician	19	$36,153	$40,000	$64,019
Senior Research Scientist	19	$65,867	$84,681	$100,849
Research Specialist	18	$32,302	$41,943	$52,182
Associate Professor	18	$78,770	$120,270	$319,030
Laboratory Manager	17	$35,000	$52,000	$97,000
Visiting Assistant Professor	15	$55,000	$73,000	$160,000
Assistant Professor Of Radiology	14	$109,075	$119,995	$239,990
Visiting Lecturer	14	$49,750	$60,000	$93,000
Lecturer	13	$48,000	$61,526	$90,000
Post-Doctoral Associate	13	$49,754	$60,120	$73,500

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	2,144	$29,411	$62,500	$168,480,000
Bradford, Pennsylvania	22	$52,000	$75,000	$149,760,000
Johnstown, Pennsylvania	11	$31,000	$70,000	$216,653
Monroeville, Pennsylvania	6	$109,075	$130,000	$400,005
Batavia, Illinois	4	$48,000	$50,713	$65,000
Erie, Pennsylvania	3	$150,010	$260,000	$270,816
New Castle, Pennsylvania	2	$199,992	$199,992	$199,992
Wexford, Pennsylvania	2	$162,490	$162,490	$162,490
Sunnyvale, California	2	$81,607	$84,328	$87,048
Bethesda, Maryland	2	$82,134	$82,134	$82,134

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