Seattle had 13,789 certified H-1B LCA filings in FY2025, ranking #1 of 259 cities in WA, with an average offered wage of $156,397. Figures below are computed directly from DOL LCA disclosure records for filings with a worksite in Seattle itself.
13,789
Certified H-1B LCA filings, FY2025, #1 of 259 in WA
$156,397
Average offered wage, FY2025
59,691
Total certified filings tracked, FY2021–2026
Every H1B employer must file a Labor Condition Application (LCA) certified by the DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification before USCIS can approve an H1B petition. Figures on this page cover filings with a worksite in Seattle itself, nearby suburbs and satellite offices file under their own city name and are not included here.
Ranked by certified LCA filing volume for worksites in Seattle. Source: DOL LCA disclosure data.
| # | Company | Industry | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon.com Services LLC | Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses | 5,112 | $157,658 |
| 2 | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. | Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services | 1,165 | $149,254 |
| 3 | Amazon Web Services, Inc. | Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services | 838 | $147,656 |
| 4 | Apple Inc. | Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 373 | $181,856 |
| 5 | Amazon Data Services, Inc | Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services | 368 | $146,447 |
| 6 | Google LLC | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 363 | $170,955 |
| 7 | Expedia, Inc. | , | 306 | $158,647 |
| 8 | Meta Platforms, Inc | , | 255 | $196,115 |
| 9 | People Tech Group, Inc | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 229 | $123,490 |
| 10 | University of Washington | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 171 | $124,143 |
| 11 | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | 155 | $146,391 |
| 12 | Nordstrom, Inc. | , | 154 | $163,495 |
| 13 | DoorDash, Inc. | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 126 | $173,709 |
| 14 | Uber Technologies, Inc. | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 115 | $200,087 |
| 15 | Starbucks Coffee Company | Other Food Manufacturing | 103 | $172,138 |
3,536 certified filings · average wage $152,144.
2,204 certified filings · average wage $147,603.
1,852 certified filings · average wage $159,915.
463 certified filings · average wage $179,516.
282 certified filings · average wage $160,930.
Percentiles computed directly from certified LCA filings with a worksite in Seattle. This reflects the actual spread of offered wages on file, not an official DOL prevailing-wage tier.
| Percentile | Offered Wage |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $129,000 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $153,600 |
| 75th percentile | $180,710 |
| 90th percentile | $208,000 |
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for filings with a worksite in Seattle, WA, filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Employer legal-entity spelling variants are grouped before counting.