Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Vanderbilt University pays a median H-1B salary of $67,275 for sponsored positions, with an average of $76,855. The average prevailing wage across Vanderbilt University's filings is $64,012. 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 Vanderbilt University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Vanderbilt University's average offered wage is $76,855, compared to an average prevailing wage of $64,012 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 Scholar	105	$42,000	$57,852	$84,000
Research Assistant Professor	47	$50,000	$70,000	$110,000
Assistant Professor	31	$70,000	$125,000	$175,000
Research Instructor	27	$49,000	$67,102	$90,000
Postdoctoral Scholar, Research	15	$40,000	$47,362	$50,000
Research Fellow	15	$43,000	$50,000	$120,000
Research Scientist	11	$48,000	$115,000	$151,566
Senior Lecturer	11	$54,371	$70,000	$105,000
Staff Scientist	11	$50,112	$74,000	$80,000
Drug Discovery Scientist	9	$70,000	$77,250	$92,000
Senior Research Assistant	7	$48,547	$56,160	$110,000
Research Engineer	7	$43,888	$72,500	$90,000
Research Assistant	6	$39,000	$50,409	$55,182
Assistant Professor Of The Practice	6	$72,509	$105,000	$119,000
Assistant Professor Of Management	5	$192,900	$260,900	$265,000
Application Developer	5	$70,000	$78,000	$94,000
Research Assistant Ii	4	$38,646	$41,850	$46,000
Senior Research Engineer	4	$88,000	$110,234	$117,539
Senior Research Specialist	4	$61,000	$69,040	$73,213
Assistant Professor Of Economics	4	$77,870	$141,250	$172,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Nashville, Tennessee	494	$28,621	$67,298	$265,000
Franklin, Tennessee	7	$45,000	$61,884	$103,000
Maitland, Florida	2	$63,000	$66,591	$70,183
Nashvile, Tennessee	1	$67,102	$67,102	$67,102
Billerica, Massachusetts	1	$96,283	$96,283	$96,283
Nashville, Colorado	1	$57,300	$57,300	$57,300
New Castle, Delaware	1	$65,000	$65,000	$65,000
Santa Clara, California	1	$90,000	$90,000	$90,000
Washington, District of Columbia	1	$120,000	$120,000	$120,000
Nashvilee, Tennessee	1	$52,500	$52,500	$52,500

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