Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Washington University pays a median H-1B salary of $52,484 for sponsored positions, with an average of $72,443. The average prevailing wage across Washington University's filings is $48,874. 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 Washington University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Washington University's average offered wage is $72,443, compared to an average prevailing wage of $48,874 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 Associate	66	$38,834	$47,476	$65,000
Staff Scientist	37	$45,504	$47,500	$55,245
Assistant Professor	26	$64,375	$108,150	$275,000
Instructor	23	$44,000	$101,608	$210,778
Clinical Fellow/Instructor	15	$26,557	$62,557	$80,500
Research Scientist	11	$43,768	$49,462	$60,341
Research Instructor	6	$47,831	$61,993	$66,079
Senior Scientist	5	$51,730	$54,330	$85,000
Research Specialist	3	$47,476	$47,476	$47,476
Clinical Research Coordinator I	3	$47,476	$49,004	$52,489
Bioinformaticist	3	$59,000	$59,000	$62,978
Investment Analyst	3	$61,650	$66,650	$70,000
Lecturer	3	$46,350	$96,876	$130,500
Research Assistant	3	$35,655	$35,655	$40,000
Research Technician Ii	2	$30,000	$31,210	$32,420
Senior Lecturer	2	$76,788	$78,577	$80,366
Instructor Of Psychiatry	2	$225,000	$240,000	$255,000
Clincal Fellow/Instructor	2	$62,557	$62,557	$62,557
Assistant Professor Of Nephrology	2	$160,000	$160,000	$160,000
Instructor/Assistant Professor	2	$102,250	$137,375	$172,499

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
St Louis, Missouri	119	$26,557	$54,600	$250,000
Saint Louis, Missouri	65	$30,000	$50,000	$275,000
St. Louis, Missouri	64	$32,420	$50,500	$255,000
Chesterfield, Missouri	2	$62,557	$62,557	$62,557

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