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Prevailing Wage? Source?
I've read notes about the prevailing wage.
L1 no requirement but significantly less could cause problems. So I assume the employer needs to state what I'll be paid in USD. Where do they obtain the prevailing wage from? Let's say for example the prevailing wage on glassdoor for my position in LA is 105K. What range would they be looking at and what would cause possible issues? TIA |
Re: Prevailing Wage? Source?
I believe this may be a good link:
https://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/pwscreens.cfm FLCDataCenter.com |
Re: Prevailing Wage? Source?
Not sure I follow this. Prevailing wage must be at minimum wage? I assumed it would be the average wage for the job position. Am I correct in thinking this?
You selected the All Industries database for 7/2017 - 6/2018. Your search returned the following: Area Code: 31084 Area Title: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division GeoLevel: 1 OES/SOC Code: 15-1141 OES/SOC Title: Database Administrators Level 1 Wage: $27.85 hour - $57,928 year Level 2 Wage: $37.07 hour - $77,106 year Level 3 Wage: $46.28 hour - $96,262 year Level 4 Wage: $55.50 hour - $115,440 year Mean Wage (H-2B): $46.28 hour - $96,262 year This wage applies to the following O*Net occupations: 15-1141.00 Database Administrators Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases. The prevailing wage must be at, or above the federal or state or local minimum wage, whichever is higher. The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr effective July 24, 2009.
O*Net™ JobZone: 4 -- Education & Training Code: No Level Set |
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Re: Prevailing Wage? Source?
Originally Posted by alfista1
(Post 12324376)
Not sure I follow this. Prevailing wage must be at minimum wage? I assumed it would be the average wage for the job position. Am I correct in thinking this?
I read your question regarding prevailing wage must be at minimum wage and think that, for a job to qualify under the prevailing wage definition, it must be at or above the minimum wage for that area -nothing more. If you are looking to obtain an L-1A or B visa then, taking into account your example of Database administrator in LA area, the prevailing wage for this work is between 57,928 USD and 115,000 per annum. Anything much lower that this is going to bring into question whether the job warrants an L-1A/B visa. |
Re: Prevailing Wage? Source?
Originally Posted by SanDiegogirl
(Post 12324492)
Prevailing Wage is defined as the hourly wage, usual benefits and overtime, paid in the largest city in each county, to the majority of workers, laborers, and mechanics. Prevailing wages are established, by the Department of Labor & Industries, for each trade and occupation employed in the performance of public work.
I read your question regarding prevailing wage must be at minimum wage and think that, for a job to qualify under the prevailing wage definition, it must be at or above the minimum wage for that area -nothing more. If you are looking to obtain an L-1A or B visa then, taking into account your example of Database administrator in LA area, the prevailing wage for this work is between 57,928 USD and 115,000 per annum. Anything much lower that this is going to bring into question whether the job warrants an L-1A/B visa. |
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I just looked up my wage. I guess I am lucky that I have always been paid 10% above the maximum wage shown in this database. I wonder where they get the numbers from. The only employers that paid within the pay range have been government employers that came with PERS benefits. Maybe these salaries assume a 10% H1B discount.
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Re: Prevailing Wage? Source?
Originally Posted by alfista1
(Post 12324376)
Not sure I follow this. Prevailing wage must be at minimum wage? I assumed it would be the average wage for the job position. Am I correct in thinking this?
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Originally Posted by S Folinsky
(Post 12324888)
That is a "boiler plate" warning. Look at the figures after the "Level x."
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Where x=42
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Re: Prevailing Wage? Source?
Originally Posted by mrken30
(Post 12328935)
Where x=42
You selected the All Industries database for 7/2017 - 6/2018. Your search returned the following: Area Code: 31084 Area Title: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division GeoLevel: 1 OES/SOC Code: 15-1141 OES/SOC Title: Database Administrators Level 1 Wage: $27.85 hour - $57,928 year Level 2 Wage: $37.07 hour - $77,106 year Level 3 Wage: $46.28 hour - $96,262 year Level 4 Wage: $55.50 hour - $115,440 year Mean Wage (H-2B): $46.28 hour - $96,262 year This wage applies to the following O*Net occupations: 15-1141.00 Database Administrators Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases. The prevailing wage must be at, or above the federal or state or local minimum wage, whichever is higher. The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr effective July 24, 2009.
O*Net™ JobZone: 4 -- Education & Training Code: No Level Set |
Re: Prevailing Wage? Source?
42 was a joke, maybe showing my age.
42 comes from HHGG http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Ca2r7z4rL.jpg |
Re: Prevailing Wage? Source?
Originally Posted by mrken30
(Post 12328974)
42 was a joke, maybe showing my age.
42 comes from HHGG http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Ca2r7z4rL.jpg |
Re: Prevailing Wage? Source?
Anyway I know it's not a requirement for the L1 visa but recommended.
The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) requires that the hiring of a foreign worker will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of U.S. workers comparably employed. To comply with the statute, the Department's regulations require that the wages offered to a foreign worker must be the prevailing wage rate for the occupational classification in the area of employment. The prevailing wage rate is defined as the average wage paid to similarly employed workers in a specific occupation in the area of intended employment. Mean Wage (H-2B): $46.28 hour - $96,262 year |
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