Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

University of South Carolina pays a median H-1B salary of $57,044 for sponsored positions, with an average of $66,497. The average prevailing wage across University of South Carolina's filings is $56,295. 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 South Carolina pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

University of South Carolina's average offered wage is $66,497, compared to an average prevailing wage of $56,295 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	126	$17,090	$53,310	$208,000
Postdoctoral Fellow	80	$28,600	$41,808	$79,040
Research Assistant Professor	26	$38,646	$56,742	$94,910
Instructor	15	$39,603	$51,500	$72,563
Associate Professor	9	$50,160	$92,643	$140,150
Research Associate	8	$35,610	$53,898	$89,107
Research Associate Professor	6	$56,430	$71,209	$155,000
Clinical Assistant Professor	5	$31,820	$49,130	$59,147
Assistant Professor Of Clinical Internal Medicine	5	$90,870	$90,870	$115,430
Research Assistant Professor/Dept. Of Chemical Engineering	3	$80,764	$86,000	$89,898
Postdoctoral Fellow (Chemistry/Physical Sciences)	3	$56,056	$57,317	$61,027
Assistant Professor/Department Of Management Science	3	$181,000	$181,000	$185,000
Assistant Professor/Department Of Mathematics	3	$58,594	$90,000	$92,398
Asst. Professor/Dept. Of Sport And Entertainment Management	2	$85,000	$85,500	$86,000
Assistant Scientist	2	$41,808	$52,904	$64,000
Asst. Prof./Dept. Of Comp. Sci., Engineer., And Mathematics	2	$115,000	$115,000	$115,000
Instructor Of Industrial Engineering	2	$87,000	$87,000	$87,000
Assistant Professor Of Clinical Pediatrics	2	$97,177	$97,177	$97,177
Assistant Professor/Department Of Finance	2	$250,000	$250,000	$250,000
Assistant Professor Of Clinical Neurology	2	$36,088	$42,942	$49,795

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Columbia, South Carolina	366	$17,090	$57,840	$250,000
Spartanburg, South Carolina	13	$40,400	$61,737	$120,000
Aiken, South Carolina	7	$40,630	$64,000	$115,000
Bluffton, South Carolina	7	$44,110	$50,160	$65,387
Sumter, South Carolina	5	$40,570	$50,050	$58,594
901 Assembly Street, Phrc 516, South Carolina	3	$39,062	$39,062	$39,062
Batavia, Illinois	2	$46,800	$47,700	$48,600
Charleston, South Carolina	1	$46,530	$46,530	$46,530
Lancaster, South Carolina	1	$50,000	$50,000	$50,000
Allendale, South Carolina	1	$53,500	$53,500	$53,500

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