Prevailing Wage in Washington
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 40,018 certified filings in Washington
$135,499Median Prevailing Wage
$159,370Avg. Actual Salary
+15%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
40,018Filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in Washington is $135,499 across 40,018 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 15% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in Washington
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 5,986 | $110,635 |
| Level II | 15,559 | $137,259 |
| Level III | 10,181 | $163,862 |
| Level IV | 5,523 | $190,486 |
Wage levels reflect experience and responsibility: Level I is entry level (17th percentile of the local wage distribution), Level IV is fully competent (67th percentile). See the national prevailing wage guide for full definitions.
Top H-1B Roles in Washington: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineering | 4,763 | $156,782 | $176,297 |
| Software Engineer | 3,154 | $152,502 | $175,125 |
| Software Development Engineer II | 1,438 | $139,932 | $160,265 |
| Software Dev Engineer I | 1,085 | $111,348 | $130,272 |
| Software Dev Engineer II | 1,074 | $142,853 | $167,991 |
| SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER I | 888 | $111,625 | $127,423 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 523 | $167,928 | $186,945 |
| Software Dev Engineer III | 416 | $175,308 | $205,846 |
| Product Management | 398 | $131,475 | $181,107 |
| Software Development Engineer III | 389 | $168,305 | $187,681 |
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