Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Vertex Pharmaceuticals?

Accepted Answer

Vertex Pharmaceuticals pays a median H-1B salary of $119,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $121,455. The average prevailing wage across Vertex Pharmaceuticals's filings is $113,094. 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Vertex Pharmaceuticals's average offered wage is $121,455, compared to an average prevailing wage of $113,094 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
Senior Statistical Programmer Ii	27	$78,042	$127,500	$146,078
Principal Biostatistician	17	$96,000	$137,966	$150,000
Principal Statistical Programmer	16	$98,342	$138,631	$149,346
Senior Biostatistician Ii	16	$100,942	$124,626	$135,708
Senior Statistical Programmer	13	$81,000	$100,942	$119,496
Analytical Development Senior Research Scientist	10	$110,500	$127,856	$137,030
Analytical Development Research Scientist	9	$93,500	$105,331	$117,229
Validation Engineering Senior Specialist	9	$95,597	$107,702	$119,330
Business Engagement & Technology Principal Analyst	9	$113,000	$151,923	$172,744
Business Engagement & Technology Senior Principal Analyst	8	$144,040	$160,138	$201,656
Stem Cell Senior Research Associate	7	$59,259	$75,225	$91,374
Analytical Development Senior Research Associate	7	$59,000	$82,014	$91,978
Process Dev Engineering Scientist	7	$104,042	$122,325	$126,006
Medicinal Chemistry Research Scientist	7	$108,784	$114,421	$119,413
Business Engagement & Technology Principal Engineer	6	$140,700	$160,189	$178,131
Gmp Operational Quality Manager	6	$110,500	$119,000	$134,202
Scientist I	6	$75,000	$76,500	$91,915
Chemistry Manufacturing Controls Senior Specialist	6	$81,000	$98,875	$105,218
Sr. Biostatistician, Biostatistics	6	$83,782	$90,000	$98,342
Statistical Programmer	6	$75,000	$82,618	$102,253

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Boston, Massachusetts	632	$55,000	$114,617	$306,000
Providence, Rhode Island	31	$86,174	$115,419	$130,778
San Diego, California	18	$71,573	$111,093	$212,500
Cambridge, Massachusetts	7	$66,997	$113,000	$164,694
Watertown, Massachusetts	5	$53,810	$74,778	$101,379
Everett, Massachusetts	3	$148,762	$148,762	$161,803
Fort Mill, South Carolina	3	$125,320	$130,021	$153,962
Mclean, Virginia	3	$184,000	$184,000	$199,812
Somerville, Massachusetts	3	$105,951	$116,976	$147,659
Orlando, Florida	2	$127,500	$140,131	$152,761

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