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Alaska Airlines, Inc

49 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $120,819 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Seattle, WA NAICS: 481111

The verdict

Alaska Airlines, Inc filed 49 H-1B petitions, more than 96% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $120,819 median offered wage.

49
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
100%
DOL-certified
$120,819
median offered wage
Top 4%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Seattle, WA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Alaska Airlines, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Alaska Airlines, Inc filed 49 Labor Condition Applications covering 49 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (49 certified of 49 filed), a useful proxy for how cleanly their prevailing-wage attestations pass the Labor Department’s preliminary review before USCIS adjudication.

Compensation spread. Offered wages on Alaska Airlines, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $71,323 at the low end to $167,024 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $120,819. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Senior Software Engineer (17 petitions at $122,687 avg), followed by Senior Network Reliability Engineer and Principal Software Engineer. H-1B salaries reported on LCAs must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the role and worksite, so the spread also tracks wage-level geography and seniority.

Geographic footprint. Alaska Airlines, Inc is headquartered in Seattle, WA under NAICS code 481111, and places H-1B workers across 3 states, most heavily in WA, AZ, TX. Combined, these signals give a granular view of how one employer uses the H-1B program, volume, approval cleanliness, wage posture, and where the jobs actually sit on the map.

Where Alaska Airlines, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Alaska Airlines, Inc is #4,769 of 119,880 employers nationally and #86 of 2,468 employers headquartered in WA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$120,819

Median Salary

$120,819

Total Workers

49

Compare with another sponsor

Alaska Airlines, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$120,819 · 21% lower than Amazon.com Services LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$153,167
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · about the same as Amazon.com Services LLC
This sponsor
Peer
99.7%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions49 · 100% lower than Amazon.com Services LLC
This sponsor
Peer
48,738
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 9.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Alaska Airlines, Inc

Minimum
$71,323
Maximum
$167,024
Average Salary
$120,819

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+2.9%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Experienced (Level III)

65.3% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

KING, WA

83.7% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 22 petitions · 100% certified · $111,192 avg
FY2024 10 petitions · 100% certified · $130,427 avg
FY2025 15 petitions · 93.3% certified · $128,795 avg

FY2026 is partial data (through Q1). Chart shows completed fiscal years only.

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 22 22 $111,192
FY2024 10 10 $130,427
FY2025 15 14 $128,795
FY2026(partial) 2 2 $118,851

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Alaska Airlines, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Senior Software Engineer 17 $122,687
Senior Network Reliability Engineer 5 $122,398
Principal Software Engineer 5 $145,196
Safety Mgmt System Aviation Safety Action Prog Specialist I 3 $71,323
Software Engineer II 2 $111,249
Senior Software Engineer 2 $104,025
Senior Network Reliability Engineer 2 $108,500
Manager Software Engineering 2 $128,600
Sr Principal Enterprise Architect 1 $145,600
Senior Software Engineer – Data Services Team 1 $114,400
Senior Flight Simulator Engineer 1 $129,147
Senior Flight Simulator Engineer 1 $128,565
Principal Software Engineer 1 $125,611
Principal Network Reliability Engineer 1 $136,100
Manager Software Engineering 1 $167,024

Geographic Distribution

Where Alaska Airlines, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

WA 46 petitions
AZ 2 petitions
TX 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Alaska Airlines, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Senior Software Engineer Tempe, AZ $118,851 Certified FY2026
Senior Network Reliability Engineer Tempe, AZ $118,851 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineer Seattle, WA $139,298 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Seattle, WA $139,298 Certified FY2025
Senior Network Reliability Engineer SeaTac, WA $139,298 Certified FY2025
Principal Software Engineer SeaTac, WA $167,024 Certified FY2025
Manager Software Engineering SeaTac, WA $167,024 Certified FY2025
Senior Network Reliability Engineer Seattle, WA $136,843 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Seattle, WA $136,843 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Seattle, WA $136,843 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Universal City, TX $104,832 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer SeaTac, WA $136,843 Certified FY2025
AOG Response Specialist II Seattle, WA $82,950 Certified FY2025
Safety Mgmt System Aviation Safety Action Prog Specialist I SeaTac, WA $71,323 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Software Engineer II SeaTac, WA $108,098 Certified FY2025
Senior Flight Simulator Engineer SeaTac, WA $128,565 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer SeaTac, WA $136,843 Certified FY2025
Principal Software Engineer SeaTac, WA $165,610 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Engineer SeaTac, WA $136,843 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Engineer Seattle, WA $136,843 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Engineer SeaTac, WA $114,400 Certified FY2024
Principal Network Reliability Engineer SeaTac, WA $136,100 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer II SeaTac, WA $114,400 Certified FY2024
Senior Flight Simulator Engineer Renton, WA $129,147 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Engineer SeaTac, WA $114,400 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Engineer – Data Services Team Seattle, WA $114,400 Certified FY2024
Principal Software Engineer SeaTac, WA $142,126 Certified FY2024
Principal Software Engineer SeaTac, WA $125,611 Certified FY2023
Senior Software Engineer SeaTac, WA $99,549 Certified FY2023
Sr Principal Enterprise Architect SeaTac, WA $145,600 Certified FY2023
Senior Software Engineer SeaTac, WA $108,500 Certified FY2023
Manager Network Reliability SeaTac, WA $149,406 Certified FY2023
Senior Software Engineer SeaTac, WA $99,549 Certified FY2023
Senior Software Engineer Seattle, WA $108,500 Certified FY2023
BI Analyst II SeaTac, WA $90,438 Certified FY2023
Principal Software Engineer SeaTac, WA $125,611 Certified FY2023
Senior Software Engineer SeaTac, WA $108,500 Certified FY2023
Safety Mgmt System Aviation Safety Action Prog Specialist I SeaTac, WA $71,323 Certified FY2023
Senior Network Reliability Engineer SeaTac, WA $108,500 Certified FY2023
Manager Software Engineering SeaTac, WA $128,600 Certified FY2023
Senior Software Engineer SeaTac, WA $108,500 Certified FY2023
Senior Network Reliability Engineer SeaTac, WA $108,500 Certified FY2023
Principal Software Engineer SeaTac, WA $125,611 Certified FY2023
Senior Software Engineer SeaTac, WA $108,500 Certified FY2023
Safety Mgmt System Aviation Safety Action Prog Specialist I SeaTac, WA $71,323 Certified FY2023
Senior Network Reliability Engineer SeaTac, WA $108,500 Certified FY2023
Manager Software Engineering SeaTac, WA $128,600 Certified FY2023
Senior Software Engineer SeaTac, WA $108,500 Certified FY2023
Senior Network Reliability Engineer SeaTac, WA $108,500 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Alaska Airlines, Inc filed?

Alaska Airlines, Inc has filed 49 H-1B LCA petitions covering 49 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Alaska Airlines, Inc?

Alaska Airlines, Inc has a 100% certification rate, with 49 out of 49 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Alaska Airlines, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Alaska Airlines, Inc is $120,819. Salaries range from $71,323 to $167,024.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Alaska Airlines, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Alaska Airlines, Inc include Senior Software Engineer, Senior Network Reliability Engineer, Principal Software Engineer. The most common position is Senior Software Engineer with 17 petitions at an average salary of $122,687.

Where is Alaska Airlines, Inc located?

Alaska Airlines, Inc is headquartered in Seattle, WA. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 3 states, with the most positions in WA, AZ, TX.

Is Alaska Airlines, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, Alaska Airlines, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Alaska Airlines, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Alaska Airlines, Inc filed 22 petitions in FY2023 and 2 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $111,192 to $118,851.

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Data Sources

H-1B visa petition data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosure files. Data covers fiscal years 2023 through 2026. Salary figures reflect amounts listed on LCA petitions, not actual compensation paid. Certification of an LCA does not guarantee visa approval.

Source: DOL Foreign Labor Performance Data

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA Disclosure Data (FY2023–FY2026)

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