King County
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 14 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
- Main U.S. filing address: Seattle, WA
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Percentiles from King County's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where King County files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $132,427 | 14 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $115,051 |
| 25th | $123,086 |
| 50th (median) | $132,427 |
| 75th | $169,890 |
| 90th | $179,018 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
About King County
King County's filings list its industry as Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (Public Administration sector, NAICS 9211). Its main U.S. filing address is in Seattle, WA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Software Engineer, Civil Engineer and Data Scientist and the main metro areas are Seattle, WA.
Questions
Does King County sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. King County filed 14 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does King County pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on King County's H-1B filings is $132,427; half of filings fall between $123,086 and $169,890. Bonus and stock are not included.