Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Zillow, Inc.?

Accepted Answer

Zillow, Inc. pays a median H-1B salary of $143,400 for sponsored positions, with an average of $145,358. The average prevailing wage across Zillow, Inc.'s filings is $133,590. 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 Zillow, Inc. pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Zillow, Inc.'s average offered wage is $145,358, compared to an average prevailing wage of $133,590 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
Software Development Engineer	270	$80,000	$123,228	$187,813
Senior Software Development Engineer	132	$120,000	$185,000	$225,640
Software Engineer	97	$89,669	$121,856	$192,399
Senior Software Engineer	55	$134,600	$176,502	$209,836
Data Scientist	44	$78,354	$114,026	$151,632
Applied Scientist	39	$100,942	$133,000	$180,314
Machine Learning Engineer	35	$93,974	$153,774	$202,143
Senior Product Manager	34	$122,600	$166,210	$195,000
Software Development Engineer, Big Data	33	$99,382	$154,315	$193,488
Senior Software Development Engineer, Big Data	29	$138,778	$187,574	$218,067
Senior Data Scientist	22	$129,300	$174,254	$185,000
Principal Software Development Engineer	21	$148,800	$213,512	$254,910
Data Scientist Ii	16	$96,600	$125,000	$164,436
Senior Applied Scientist	14	$154,315	$197,648	$228,987
Senior Machine Learning Engineer	12	$141,814	$195,243	$208,617
Senior Technical Program Manager	11	$133,702	$163,322	$200,304
Principal Product Manager	10	$148,000	$202,985	$242,277
Product Manager	10	$101,330	$143,550	$160,000
Data Engineer	10	$99,382	$134,000	$148,000
Senior Salesforce Developer	10	$155,106	$188,403	$204,980

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Seattle, Washington	1,017	$38,126	$143,305	$335,000
San Francisco, California	243	$80,900	$143,400	$238,968
Irvine, California	71	$38,126	$116,400	$164,220
New York, New York	38	$65,500	$129,709	$300,000
Atlanta, Georgia	10	$93,974	$110,800	$200,000
San Jose, California	6	$120,454	$149,303	$199,534
Santa Clara, California	6	$176,901	$198,233	$254,910
Fremont, California	6	$166,962	$197,199	$286,270
Bothell, Washington	5	$140,920	$190,653	$286,270
Jersey City, New Jersey	4	$79,685	$116,574	$139,298

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