Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a 12-month work licence granted to F-1 international students who have completed at least two semesters of full-time studies and intend to pursue employment in their fields of study in the United States. A foreign student on an F-1 visa is limited to 20 hours of work per week. In the USA, the average opt salary is $37.30 per hour, or $77,574 annually. The starting salary for entry-level positions is $49,902, while the average yearly salary for experienced workers is $121,330. www.optnation.com
