[CHUCKfromCAL]

You are both right and wrong. The going rate of $55,000 is about right but here in Silicon Valley an average US citizen engineer with a computer science masters is paid about $80,000 - $90,000. Hiring a H1B engineer for $55,000 is a considerable savings for the employer.

As a hiring manager, I see a steady stream of older (40+) engineers with excellent qualifications and experience that can not find work.

There are three reasons - first, employers can hire H1B candidates for less; second, there is a belief that older engineers are not "up" on the latest technology and third, older engineers with families will not work the long hours (60-80 per week) favored by local employers.

[NormsRevenge]

HI Chuck! What line of work are you in?

*** This is NOT a solicitation :-) ***

I been bumping around ol' Silicon Valley for quite a few years.