SEATTLELCA DATA
Data Engineer H-1B Salary in Seattle 2026
Based on 1,455 certified LCA filings for Data Engineer roles in Seattle (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $143K. See national Data Engineer data →
$143K
Median Wage
$120K
25th Pctile
$169K
75th Pctile
1,455
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown — Seattle
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 270 | 18.8% | ~8% |
| Level II | 563 | 39.2% | ~22% |
| Level III | 439 | 30.6% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 163 | 11.4% | ~67% |
Top Data Engineer H-1B Employers in Seattle
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 650 | $137K |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | 161 | $164K |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 129 | $138K |
| Expedia, Inc. | 71 | $142K |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | 56 | $178K |
| Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. | 45 | $137K |
| Amazon Data Services, Inc | 25 | $137K |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | 17 | $162K |
| META PLATFORMS, INC. | 13 | $193K |
| AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. | 11 | $166K |
Data Engineer H-1B Filings Trend — Seattle
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 13 | $119K |
| FY2022 | 543 | $140K |
| FY2023 | 467 | $144K |
| FY2024 | 432 | $154K |
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Wage data aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M in Seattle. City matching uses partial name lookup on worksite city. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.