Short answer: prevailing wage requires employers to pay foreign workers no less than the usual local rate for similar roles. Levels vary by area and seniority, set via official surveys or accepted sources.
Prevailing Wage Concepts
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director
Summary
Employers must pay at least the local rate for similar roles.
FAQ
Pay below prevailing?
Generally not allowed.
Count bonuses?
Depends whether rules include them in guaranteed pay.
Remote work which location?
Usually the worksite rules control.