H-1B Systems Engineer Salary in Seattle, WA

Based on DOL LCA prevailing wage data · Updated June 2026

$150K
Median Salary
$127K
25th Percentile
$178K
75th Percentile

DOL Prevailing Wage Levels — Seattle, WA

Wage LevelDescriptionAnnual Wage
Level IIEntry to mid-level, some supervision required$105,000
Level III ★Experienced, works independently (most common)$128,000
Level IVSenior / Lead, sets direction for others$173,000

Source: DOL Foreign Labor Certification Data Center, OES Survey. Washington wage area. Level III is the prevailing wage most commonly cited on H-1B LCA filings.

Top H-1B Employers for Systems Engineer in Seattle, WA

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Amazon
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Microsoft
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Google Seattle
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Tableau

Tax Note — Washington

Washington State has no personal income tax, maximizing take-home pay.

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Salary data compiled from DOL LCA disclosure files and OES prevailing wage surveys. Updated from the latest available data (2025 OES survey, 2024–2026 LCA filings).