H-1B Salary in Washington, 2026 LCA Data
DOL LCA disclosure data for all H-1B filings in Washington (FY2019–2026).143,781 certified petitions analyzed across all roles and employers.
Prevailing Wage Levels
Wage level determines H-1B lottery selection odds in Washington.
Filing Volume Trend, Washington
Top H-1B Roles in Washington
| Role (SOC Title) | Filings | Avg Wage | LCA Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 54,800 | $165K | WA detail → |
| Software Developers, Applications | 12,241 | $149K | WA detail → |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 7,468 | $154K | WA detail → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 5,895 | $205K | Salary data → |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 5,500 | $120K | Salary data → |
| Data Scientists | 5,136 | $160K | WA detail → |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 4,953 | $133K | Salary data → |
| Operations Research Analysts | 3,855 | $130K | Salary data → |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 3,377 | $115K | Salary data → |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 3,077 | $173K | Salary data → |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 2,161 | $119K | Salary data → |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 2,056 | $156K | WA detail → |
| Statisticians | 1,879 | $145K | Salary data → |
| Accountants and Auditors | 1,648 | $104K | WA detail → |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 1,418 | $130K | Salary data → |
Top H-1B Sponsors in Washington
Employers by total certified LCA filings in Washington (FY2019–2026). For approval rates and full sponsor profiles, see the H-1B sponsor database.
Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship in Washington
PERM (ETA-9089) is the labor certification step of the employment-based green card process, a separate DOL filing from the H-1B LCA data above. Real PERM filing counts for Washington, DOL disclosure data 2007–2026.
| Worksite City | PERM Filings | Certified | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 42,903 | 41,328 | $113K |
| Redmond | 38,065 | 34,659 | $122K |
| Bellevue | 7,426 | 6,789 | $123K |
| Kirkland | 2,131 | 2,032 | $119K |
| Bothell | 899 | 828 | $110K |
| Everett | 572 | 519 | $98K |
| Vancouver | 437 | 387 | $88K |
| Issaquah | 380 | 357 | $130K |
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Data sourced from DOL LCA public disclosure files (FY2019–2026). Certified petitions only. Wage ranges exclude outliers below $30K or above $1M. Prevailing wage levels per DOL OES definitions. Lottery entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted H-1B selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.