University of Washington vs Amazon.com Services LLC
Select two employers to compare H-1B petition volume, certification rates, salary data, and top job titles using DOL LCA data, drawn from the program's 85,000 annual visa cap. See our methodology.
Key Metrics
| Metric | University of Washington | Amazon.com Services LLC |
|---|---|---|
| Total Petitions | 745 | 48,738 ▲ |
| Certified Petitions | 586 | 48,359 |
| Approval Rate (higher is better) | 78.7% | 99.2% ✓ |
| Avg Salary (higher is better) | $113,981 | $153,167 ✓ |
| Median Salary | , | , |
| Salary Range | $48,969 – $489,000 | $30,597 – $650,000 |
| Total Workers | 745 | 248,965 |
| Active Years | FY2023–FY2026 | FY2023–FY2026 |
✓ Higher indicates the more favorable value. Data: DOL LCA FY2023–FY2026.
Top H-1B Job Titles
University of Washington
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 162 | $127,107 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar | 158 | $71,188 |
| Acting Instructor | 125 | $89,893 |
| Assistant Professor without Tenure | 41 | $236,483 |
| Resident | 35 | $76,660 |
| Acting Assistant Professor | 28 | $110,444 |
Amazon.com Services LLC
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Development Engineer II | 5,965 | $162,111 |
| Software Development Engineer I | 3,683 | $271,199 |
| Software Development Engineer III | 1,804 | $192,492 |
| Software Dev Engineer II | 1,319 | $173,455 |
| Business Intelligence Engineer II | 1,295 | $126,631 |
| SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER II | 1,288 | $173,695 |
Year-over-Year Petition Volume
| Fiscal Year | University of, Petitions | Amazon.com Services, Petitions |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 222 (172 cert.) | 16,293 (15971 cert.) |
| FY2024 | 234 (189 cert.) | 14,606 (14584 cert.) |
| FY2025 | 255 (197 cert.) | 15,529 (15494 cert.) |
| FY2026 | 34 (28 cert.) | 2,310 (2310 cert.) |