SEATTLELCA DATA
Software Engineer H-1B Salary in Seattle 2026
Based on 18,706 certified LCA filings for Software Engineer roles in Seattle (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $153K. See national Software Engineer data →
$153K
Median Wage
$129K
25th Pctile
$175K
75th Pctile
18,706
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown — Seattle
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 3,484 | 19.2% | ~8% |
| Level II | 7,501 | 41.2% | ~22% |
| Level III | 4,444 | 24.4% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 2,757 | 15.2% | ~67% |
Top Software Engineer H-1B Employers in Seattle
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 4,663 | $146K |
| Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. | 1,387 | $143K |
| Google LLC | 1,262 | $160K |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 1,207 | $139K |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | 969 | $166K |
| Apple Inc. | 622 | $178K |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | 563 | $183K |
| Expedia, Inc. | 517 | $148K |
| Nordstrom, Inc. | 374 | $152K |
| UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 266 | $185K |
Software Engineer H-1B Filings Trend — Seattle
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 111 | $147K |
| FY2022 | 7,396 | $152K |
| FY2023 | 5,405 | $153K |
| FY2024 | 5,794 | $163K |
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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.