Deloitte paid newly hired accountants with H-1B visas an estimated 10% less than US workers in similar roles.
The findings question the effectiveness of regulatory mandates designed to prevent H-1B visa holders from being paid less than US citizens in similar positions.
The research aimed to address the debate regarding whether US accounting firms were hiring H-1B visa workers due to a shortage of domestic talent or to save on wages.
The power imbalance created by workers dependent on companies for their H-1B visas potentially limits their ability to negotiate pay or benefits.