Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Waters Corporation?

Accepted Answer

Waters Corporation pays a median H-1B salary of $130,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $129,665. The average prevailing wage across Waters Corporation's filings is $115,080. 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 Waters Corporation pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Waters Corporation's average offered wage is $129,665, compared to an average prevailing wage of $115,080 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 Scientist	11	$92,000	$107,635	$124,134
Software Engineer	5	$118,927	$127,816	$133,640
Senior Software Engineer	5	$125,000	$131,043	$137,248
Senior Devops Engineer	4	$111,671	$137,248	$137,357
Senior Global Planner	4	$86,674	$97,500	$101,757
Senior Principal Integration Solutions Architect	3	$148,000	$170,000	$178,568
Principal Product Marketing Manager	3	$135,207	$135,207	$155,000
Senior Design Quality Engineer	3	$120,000	$122,228	$132,376
Director, Digital Commerce Engineering	2	$202,700	$214,797	$226,893
Senior Mechanical Engineer	2	$127,143	$127,143	$127,143
Data Scientist	2	$111,935	$133,478	$155,020
Senior Development Engineer	2	$89,149	$96,075	$103,000
Senior Engineer, Digital Experience	2	$139,913	$144,847	$149,781
Senior Salesforce Administrator	2	$130,000	$130,000	$130,000
Principal Software Engineer	2	$155,000	$160,119	$165,238
Manager, North American Software Support	2	$136,667	$136,667	$136,667
Americas Support Team Leader	2	$139,700	$144,675	$149,650
Principal Scientist	2	$112,042	$118,650	$125,257
Mulesoft Developer	2	$110,240	$120,770	$131,300
Scientist Ii	2	$115,826	$118,920	$122,013

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Milford, Massachusetts	86	$70,000	$130,224	$226,893
Goleta, California	8	$98,804	$120,470	$133,640
Taunton, Massachusetts	4	$77,272	$91,610	$100,000
Cary, North Carolina	2	$170,000	$175,850	$181,700
Fuquay Varina, North Carolina	2	$145,150	$151,827	$158,504
Golden, Colorado	2	$136,667	$143,158	$149,650
Allen, Texas	2	$139,913	$144,847	$149,781
Edison, New Jersey	1	$128,669	$128,669	$128,669
Farmers Branch, Texas	1	$131,300	$131,300	$131,300
Fremont, California	1	$139,050	$139,050	$139,050

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