H-1B pay in Washington
121,209 certified positions (worksite state), FY2023–FY2026.
121,209
certified positions
$154,400
Median pay
$127,878
25th pct
$182,000
75th pct
$210,410
90th pct
$99,696
10th pct
Estimates from public U.S. Department of Labor records — wages are
employer-attested offered wages, not verified salaries paid; counts are filings, not
people. Not legal, financial, or career advice. See our
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Data: DOL filings FY2023–FY2026 (through June 2026) · Page updated October 2026
$128,502
Median prevailing wage
$99,696$154,400 median$210,410
Quarterly median pay 2022-Q4 → 2026-Q2 · ▲ 4.5%
Top roles
| Role | Positions | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 58,620 | $130,936 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 15-1299 | 11,093 | $109,886 |
| Data Scientists 15-2051 | 9,733 | $120,016 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 4,732 | $192,724 |
| Operations Research Analysts 15-2031 | 2,743 | $117,891 |
| Computer Systems Analysts 15-1211 | 2,603 | $104,125 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists 15-1221 | 2,509 | $180,000 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 15-1253 | 2,334 | $101,234 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 13-1161 | 1,381 | $84,000 |
| Accountants and Auditors 13-2011 | 1,293 | $91,725 |
| Biostatisticians 15-2041 | 1,191 | $126,027 |
| Industrial Engineers 17-2112 | 991 | $105,000 |
| Database Administrators 15-1242 | 952 | $106,560 |
| Supply Chain Managers 11-3071 | 877 | $140,629 |
| Database Architects 15-1243 | 875 | $135,907 |
Top employers
| Employer | Positions |
|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 28,117 |
| Microsoft Corporation | 21,842 |
| Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. | 4,600 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | 4,484 |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 4,239 |
| Google LLC | 3,737 |
| Amazon Data Services, Inc | 1,689 |
| Salesforce, Inc. | 1,272 |
| LTIMindtree Limited | 1,057 |
| Apple Inc. | 1,050 |
| Expedia, Inc. | 1,023 |
| ByteDance Inc. | 814 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 794 |
| People Tech Group, Inc | 720 |
| INFOSYS LIMITED | 717 |