Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at World Resources Institute?

Accepted Answer

World Resources Institute pays a median H-1B salary of $97,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $104,563. The average prevailing wage across World Resources Institute's filings is $81,689. 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 World Resources Institute pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

World Resources Institute's average offered wage is $104,563, compared to an average prevailing wage of $81,689 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
Associate Ii	7	$80,640	$83,574	$87,210
Associate	6	$63,939	$64,696	$98,000
Research Analyst Ii	5	$55,485	$63,939	$67,686
Research Associate Ii	4	$94,916	$104,610	$109,874
Research Associate	3	$64,210	$87,984	$91,835
Senior Manager, School Bus Electrification	3	$135,850	$135,850	$135,850
Senior Associate	3	$89,525	$103,732	$105,061
Senior Behavioral Scientist, Sustainable Diets, Food Program	2	$110,000	$110,000	$110,000
Associate Iii - Sr. Manager, Global Projects & Initiatives	2	$99,299	$106,369	$113,438
Associate I	2	$65,660	$66,010	$66,361
Operations Manager	2	$82,553	$90,276	$98,000
Global Director Of P4g	2	$209,107	$209,107	$209,107
Director, China Finance	2	$173,617	$179,578	$185,540
Senior Associate, International Climate Action Initiative	2	$108,859	$108,859	$108,859
Accounting Manager	2	$101,000	$108,388	$115,776
Director, Global Operations	2	$114,198	$114,198	$114,198
Director, Urban Mobility	2	$160,000	$189,679	$219,358
Environmental Economist	2	$63,606	$86,319	$109,032
Manager For Global Results	2	$90,000	$97,335	$104,670
Staff Accountant	2	$54,500	$63,250	$72,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Washington, District of Columbia	136	$47,008	$98,000	$250,000
Washingotn, District of Columbia	1	$68,500	$68,500	$68,500
Washington, Washington	1	$63,939	$63,939	$63,939
Washington Dc, District of Columbia	1	$55,485	$55,485	$55,485

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