H-1B Salary in Washington DC, 2026 LCA Data
DOL LCA disclosure data for all H-1B filings in Washington DC (FY2019–2026).11,123 certified petitions analyzed across all roles and employers.
Prevailing Wage Levels
Wage level determines H-1B lottery selection odds in Washington DC.
Filing Volume Trend, Washington DC
Top H-1B Roles in Washington DC
| Role (SOC Title) | Filings | Avg Wage | LCA Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 1,573 | $128K | DC detail → |
| Software Developers, Applications | 467 | $113K | DC detail → |
| Lawyers | 410 | $247K | Salary data → |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 401 | $122K | Salary data → |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 364 | $113K | Salary data → |
| Accountants and Auditors | 360 | $112K | DC detail → |
| Economists | 345 | $158K | Salary data → |
| Management Analysts | 339 | $158K | Salary data → |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 319 | $66K | Salary data → |
| Social Science Research Assistants | 302 | $69K | Salary data → |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 250 | $66K | Salary data → |
| Data Scientists | 205 | $129K | DC detail → |
| Operations Research Analysts | 204 | $119K | Salary data → |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 181 | $105K | Salary data → |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 172 | $129K | DC detail → |
Top H-1B Sponsors in Washington DC
Employers by total certified LCA filings in Washington DC (FY2019–2026). For approval rates and full sponsor profiles, see the H-1B sponsor database.
Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship in Washington DC
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 DC, DOL disclosure data 2007–2026.
| Worksite City | PERM Filings | Certified | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 7,178 | 6,153 | $85K |
| Washington, DC | 148 | 110 | $66K |
| Washington DC | 142 | 114 | $89K |
| Washington, D.C. | 68 | 60 | $90K |
| Washington D.C. | 61 | 57 | $110K |
| Washington D.C | 54 | 52 | $35K |
| Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area | 25 | 15 | $33K |
| test | 8 | 2 | $104K |
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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.