Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Visa U.?

Accepted Answer

Visa U. pays a median H-1B salary of $122,471 for sponsored positions, with an average of $126,855. The average prevailing wage across Visa U.'s filings is $121,147. 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 Visa U. pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Visa U.'s average offered wage is $126,855, compared to an average prevailing wage of $121,147 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
Sr. Sw Engineer	440	$79,100	$102,300	$141,751
Staff Sw Engineer	394	$94,016	$130,603	$183,310
Director	220	$102,648	$154,149	$214,018
Data Scientist	106	$49,005	$110,000	$164,403
Staff Research Scientist	63	$114,026	$155,300	$188,885
Sr. Sw Test Engineer	61	$83,138	$103,364	$124,634
Sr. Data Scientist	57	$95,000	$134,722	$179,878
Software Engineer - Sr. Consultant Level	55	$120,869	$147,700	$206,315
Sr. Product Manager	52	$102,606	$145,205	$188,885
Sr. Director	49	$125,195	$192,300	$237,120
Sr. Software Engineer	48	$83,787	$102,669	$127,213
Sr. Manager	45	$120,300	$149,760	$194,834
Staff Sw Test Engineer	45	$88,491	$119,750	$161,637
Manager	43	$91,270	$128,500	$173,638
Client Consulting Manager	41	$94,453	$112,632	$146,370
Product Manager	41	$54,434	$119,954	$173,638
Product Analyst	37	$60,500	$96,500	$118,456
Sr. Data Engineer	31	$94,000	$113,000	$132,683
Finance Manager	31	$103,800	$127,399	$171,454
Decision Analytics Architect	31	$92,955	$96,500	$115,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Foster City, California	1,270	$57,491	$129,792	$244,800
Austin, Texas	820	$67,000	$119,700	$212,514
Highlands Ranch, Colorado	276	$74,700	$108,992	$164,112
San Francisco, California	216	$72,800	$137,537	$284,445
New York, New York	88	$74,443	$132,300	$236,300
Mentor, Ohio	87	$46,155	$73,700	$170,830
Atlanta, Georgia	78	$85,300	$119,000	$201,115
Miami, Florida	77	$53,700	$106,700	$272,000
Palo Alto, California	57	$76,669	$147,347	$208,000
Ashburn, Virginia	35	$70,283	$123,462	$223,912

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