WASHINGTONLCA DATA
Software Engineer H-1B Salary in Washington 2026
Based on 47,304 certified LCA filings for Software Engineer roles in Washington (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $155K. See national Software Engineer data →
$155K
Median Wage
$130K
25th Pctile
$177K
75th Pctile
47,304
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown — Washington
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 6,720 | 14.6% | ~8% |
| Level II | 20,486 | 44.4% | ~22% |
| Level III | 12,216 | 26.5% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 6,762 | 14.6% | ~67% |
Top Software Engineer H-1B Cities in Washington
| City | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 16,781 | $155K |
| Redmond | 13,721 | $159K |
| Bellevue | 7,806 | $167K |
| Kirkland | 2,058 | $160K |
| SEATTLE | 1,772 | $164K |
| BELLEVUE | 839 | $156K |
| Bothell | 800 | $151K |
| Issaquah | 516 | $148K |
| REDMOND | 305 | $135K |
| Sammamish | 178 | $169K |
Top Software Engineer H-1B Employers in Washington
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | 13,540 | $162K |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 5,788 | $148K |
| Google LLC | 3,087 | $161K |
| Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. | 1,555 | $144K |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 1,376 | $141K |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | 1,320 | $192K |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | 1,193 | $166K |
| Salesforce, Inc. | 637 | $189K |
| Apple Inc. | 624 | $178K |
| Expedia, Inc. | 523 | $148K |
Software Engineer H-1B Filings Trend — Washington
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 347 | $151K |
| FY2022 | 17,551 | $152K |
| FY2023 | 13,885 | $157K |
| FY2024 | 15,521 | $164K |
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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 Washington. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.