Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at University of Washington Seattle/Tacoma/Bothell?

Accepted Answer

University of Washington Seattle/Tacoma/Bothell pays a median H-1B salary of $82,004 for sponsored positions, with an average of $106,803. The average prevailing wage across University of Washington Seattle/Tacoma/Bothell's filings is $68,731. 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 Washington Seattle/Tacoma/Bothell pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

University of Washington Seattle/Tacoma/Bothell's average offered wage is $106,803, compared to an average prevailing wage of $68,731 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	301	$70,002	$117,312	$351,900
Postdoctoral Scholar	251	$51,004	$68,460	$120,000
Acting Instructor	215	$47,484	$75,456	$227,520
Resident	109	$53,268	$71,436	$91,692
Research Associate	76	$40,128	$55,278	$88,392
Assistant Professor Without Tenure	75	$96,912	$240,000	$480,312
Senior Fellow	74	$46,344	$51,324	$120,468
Acting Assistant Professor	55	$55,008	$100,008	$368,712
Research Assistant Professor	41	$58,668	$84,140	$150,000
Fellow	38	$61,800	$84,672	$112,620
Assistant Teaching Professor	31	$58,500	$83,520	$150,000
Acting Instructor/Senior Fellow	16	$79,752	$92,994	$124,668
Research Scientist/Engineer 3	15	$69,276	$82,500	$110,004
Associate Professor	13	$80,712	$150,000	$375,000
Associate Professor Without Tenure	13	$139,200	$375,000	$489,000
Clinical Assistant Professor, Salaried	12	$170,004	$198,768	$380,004
Fellow - Non-Acgme	10	$55,224	$85,176	$104,040
Lecturer	7	$58,437	$81,000	$102,000
Research Scientist / Engineer 3	6	$78,000	$90,498	$122,100
Professor	6	$187,272	$214,718	$272,580

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Seattle, Washington	1,356	$40,128	$80,964	$489,000
Tacoma, Washington	69	$56,100	$102,000	$194,886
Bothell, Washington	28	$53,519	$97,200	$163,403
Anchorage, Alaska	8	$54,876	$54,876	$54,876
Everett, Washington	4	$54,876	$58,224	$58,224
Bellevue, Washington	3	$54,876	$81,438	$108,000
Akiak, Alaska	2	$54,876	$54,876	$54,876
Bethel, Alaska	2	$54,876	$54,876	$54,876
Chevak, Alaska	2	$54,876	$54,876	$54,876
Emmonak, Alaska	2	$54,876	$54,876	$54,876

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