Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at WWU?

Accepted Answer

WWU pays a median H-1B salary of $73,565 for sponsored positions, with an average of $78,213. The average prevailing wage across WWU's filings is $75,636. 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 WWU pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

WWU's average offered wage is $78,213, compared to an average prevailing wage of $75,636 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
Dance Program Instructor	5	$35,000	$52,000	$67,558
Assistant Professor Of Computer Science	4	$80,000	$88,863	$110,000
Geology Instructor	4	$81,141	$88,161	$99,091
Assistant Professor Of Energy Management And Efficiency	4	$88,000	$93,204	$102,835
Instructor In Computer Science	4	$60,029	$66,227	$66,248
Research Economist	4	$64,480	$64,480	$67,059
Visiting Assistant Professor Of Japanese	4	$47,700	$63,138	$74,430
Dean Of Woodring College Of Education	3	$165,000	$171,600	$176,815
Assistant Professor: Applied Mathematics	3	$80,000	$80,000	$80,000
Assistant Professor Of Planetary Geology/Geophysics	3	$75,000	$80,000	$83,692
Assistant Professor Of Electrical And Computer Engineering	3	$90,000	$99,697	$100,234
Assistant Professor - Early Childhood Education	3	$71,000	$71,000	$73,130
Assistant Professor Of Electrical Engineering	3	$90,000	$93,000	$93,000
Visiting Assistant Professor Of Japanese (Senior Instructor)	3	$70,491	$70,491	$70,491
Assistant Professor - Mathematical Analysis	2	$75,000	$76,500	$78,000
Assistant Professor - Marketing	2	$120,441	$120,441	$120,441
Asst Prof, Elem Edu W/ Emph On Children’s & Young Adult Lit	2	$70,000	$72,500	$75,000
Cyber Range Master	2	$74,942	$77,471	$80,000
Geochemistry Research Associate 2	2	$49,899	$52,416	$54,933
Assistant Professor Of Mathematics	2	$75,000	$75,000	$75,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Bellingham, Washington	140	$35,000	$71,596	$187,200
Poulsbo, Washington	4	$74,942	$92,500	$115,000

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