Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Virginia Commonwealth University pays a median H-1B salary of $59,592 for sponsored positions, with an average of $68,440. The average prevailing wage across Virginia Commonwealth University's filings is $52,685. 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 Virginia Commonwealth University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Virginia Commonwealth University's average offered wage is $68,440, compared to an average prevailing wage of $52,685 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	201	$36,500	$68,500	$218,000
Postdoctoral Fellow	43	$41,101	$53,760	$75,728
Research Scientist	23	$50,000	$66,625	$93,713
Instructor	20	$36,000	$57,715	$79,999
Postdoctoral Associate	15	$47,476	$52,140	$60,000
Research Assistant Professor	13	$53,914	$64,909	$78,157
Post-Doctoral Fellow	13	$47,476	$47,500	$67,735
Associate Professor	9	$44,000	$82,000	$160,000
Postdoctoral Research Associate	8	$45,136	$50,002	$59,000
Postdoctoral Research Fellow	8	$47,484	$53,837	$60,000
Research Assistant	8	$33,000	$40,000	$61,043
Health Outcomes Fellow	6	$41,995	$41,995	$53,269
Post-Doc	5	$49,994	$50,376	$54,974
Laboratory Manager	5	$51,500	$54,330	$58,000
Research Associate	5	$50,412	$57,000	$74,088
Director Of Research And Global Outreach	4	$100,000	$112,038	$124,076
Assistant Professor (Research Only)	4	$68,000	$95,000	$100,000
Laboratory Specialist	4	$33,182	$38,549	$46,000
Post Doctoral Fellow	4	$59,426	$62,118	$70,000
Post-Doctoral Researcher	4	$42,000	$48,750	$62,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Richmond, Virginia	562	$32,032	$59,592	$308,000
Harrisonburg, Virginia	4	$65,000	$68,000	$120,000
South Hill, Virginia	1	$58,920	$58,920	$58,920
Tappahannock, Virginia	1	$58,920	$58,920	$58,920
Richmone, Virginia	1	$55,430	$55,430	$55,430
Henrico, Virginia	1	$58,920	$58,920	$58,920
Richmond2, Virginia	1	$74,563	$74,563	$74,563
Broomfield, Colorado	1	$56,483	$56,483	$56,483

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