Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Xilinx pays a median H-1B salary of $145,250 for sponsored positions, with an average of $152,504. The average prevailing wage across Xilinx's filings is $144,003. 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 Xilinx pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Xilinx's average offered wage is $152,504, compared to an average prevailing wage of $144,003 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 Design Engineer	186	$93,908	$126,565	$150,000
Software Engineer	128	$79,558	$102,279	$120,931
Sr. Silicon Design Engineer	109	$104,187	$137,531	$183,100
Mts Silicon Design Engineer	105	$133,186	$178,006	$210,000
Senior Software Engineer	103	$84,178	$123,989	$157,477
Design Engineer	92	$85,000	$112,000	$140,000
Sr. Software Development Engineer	74	$103,813	$151,000	$190,000
Staff Software Engineer	68	$107,895	$152,090	$170,872
Mts Software Development Eng.	62	$120,390	$180,000	$235,000
Staff Design Engineer	47	$111,124	$155,835	$175,000
Systems Design Engineer	40	$85,000	$127,234	$135,000
Smts Silicon Design Engineer	38	$177,341	$204,901	$263,302
Silicon Design Engineer	31	$101,026	$130,000	$145,000
Smts Software Development Eng.	25	$161,886	$210,000	$270,000
Senior Product Applications Engineer	22	$91,000	$116,000	$131,184
Mts Software Development Engineer	21	$112,362	$170,522	$210,000
Staff Product Applications Engineer	16	$106,413	$142,727	$165,000
Staff Design For Test (Dft) Engineer	16	$132,517	$137,019	$140,417
System Design Engineer	15	$99,367	$99,367	$99,367
Senior Staff Software Engineer	14	$141,328	$179,692	$200,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
San Jose, California	1,430	$72,280	$147,900	$345,000
Longmont, Colorado	106	$69,440	$107,154	$235,000
Austin, Texas	30	$108,826	$160,500	$375,000
Santa Clara, California	11	$126,464	$126,464	$263,302
San Diego, California	4	$119,434	$154,835	$185,000
Nashua, New Hampshire	3	$151,840	$161,703	$161,703
Addison, Texas	2	$101,275	$102,731	$104,187
Longmount, Colorado	2	$130,000	$132,735	$135,470
Bellevue, Washington	2	$220,000	$227,500	$235,000
Raleigh, North Carolina	1	$132,080	$132,080	$132,080

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