[*To be printed on department letterhead.]
Actual Wage Memorandum
[*This form does not apply to Medical Residents & Fellows, and employees within a
bargaining unit, i.e. AAUP or CWA.]
___________________________, 2012
To: H-1B Public Inspection File
RE:
___________ [H-1B job title] ___________ Positions within the Department of ______,
College of ______
Within the Department of _______, College of _______, the job duties of our ___________ [H1B job title] ___________ involve ___________ [provide general summary of job duties]
___________.
There are ______ [List the # of employees who have similar job duties as the H-1B employee.
This # should be the same # of employees as listed within the Actual Wage Memo.] ______
such employees in the Department of _______, and the annual salary range of these employees
is $_________________ to $_________________.
Within this range, an individual wage or salary is determined by taking into consideration
various factors, specifically: [The following are examples only; Please modify accordingly.]

Educational degree level. A _______ degree is a minimum requirement for the position;
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Medical, pharmaceutical, or other licensure by the State of Ohio;
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Length of experience;
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Depth and breadth of experience. Publications, patents, and recognized experience in
the field;

Type of experience. Both experience within a specific field, or as a group leader prior to
employment at our University, is considered;

Prior academic research and undergraduate and graduate teaching are also factors;

Ability to apply for and receive external funding sources for University. This would
include receiving grants and contracts from external sources such as the federal
government and/or State of Ohio, or other external sources.

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Complexity of the work;
Other (specify): _______.
In summary, if a particular ___________ [H-1B job title] ___________ has extensive (and/or
unique) experience, is accomplished in a particular field, and has recognition beyond that of
typical ___________ [H-1B job title] ___________, then such factors will merit a higher hourly
wage or annual salary.
Finally, wages and salaries of employees are evaluated and adjusted per University policies.
Dr.
Chair & Professor, Department of _______, College of _______