Indian nationals employed in the United States receive considerably higher salaries on average compared to US-born graduates, despite evidence showing that some H-1B visa holders earn less than their American counterparts, according to a recent analysis.
The analysis, which utilizes data from the Economic Innovation Group (EIG), reveals that Indian nationals in the US have a median annual income of approximately $146,000—over two-thirds greater than the median earnings of college graduates born in the US.
The H-1B program is a focal point in an ongoing discussion regarding immigration, wages, and skilled labor. Recent data says that the situation is more complex than typically represented by either side, as Indian workers are reported to have some of the highest salaries in the nation, despite ongoing concerns about whether certain visa holders receive compensation that is lower than that of their US counterparts.
A representative from the US Department of Labor informed Newsweek that the department is dedicated to safeguarding “wages and employment” opportunities for American workers.
