Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

University of San Diego pays a median H-1B salary of $100,874 for sponsored positions, with an average of $106,341. The average prevailing wage across University of San Diego's filings is $85,357. 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 San Diego pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

University of San Diego's average offered wage is $106,341, compared to an average prevailing wage of $85,357 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	5	$98,842	$106,330	$108,211
Chemistry Laboratory Associate	3	$48,464	$49,920	$58,198
Programmer Analyst Ii	3	$96,000	$113,300	$124,708
Technical Policy Analyst	3	$52,008	$52,008	$60,507
Professor Of Law	2	$111,175	$130,103	$149,032
Assistant Professor Of Religious Studies	2	$90,288	$91,882	$93,475
Social Justice Scholar - Professor Of Practice	2	$157,560	$191,838	$226,117
Manager, Analysts Team	2	$128,710	$148,162	$167,613
Postdoctoral Fellow	2	$58,000	$59,524	$61,048
Assistant Professor Of Finance	2	$151,840	$154,274	$156,707
Clinical Professor-Operations Management	2	$159,307	$159,307	$159,307
Assistant Professor, Communication Studies	2	$81,544	$91,732	$101,920
Director, Center For Peace And Commerce	2	$207,646	$207,646	$207,646
Soles Global Center Coordinator	2	$68,266	$68,266	$68,266
Postdoctoral Fellow, Mathematics	2	$62,754	$64,657	$66,560
Assistant Director, Regional Programs – Alumni Relations	2	$67,683	$69,743	$71,802
Assistant Professor Of Counseling	2	$120,869	$126,641	$132,413
Clinical Professor Of Operations Management	2	$99,500	$125,129	$150,758
Assistant Professor Of Supply Chain Management	1	$156,707	$156,707	$156,707
Assistant Professor - School Of Engineering	1	$110,000	$110,000	$110,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
San Diego, California	77	$48,464	$100,846	$226,117
Fogelsville, Pennsylvania	1	$124,708	$124,708	$124,708

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