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Nordstrom, Inc

678 H-1B petitions, 95.9% certified, $159,082 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Seattle, WA NAICS: 45511

The verdict

Nordstrom, Inc filed 678 H-1B petitions, among the very largest U.S. sponsors - certified at 95.9% with a $159,082 median offered wage.

678
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
95.9%
DOL-certified
$159,082
median offered wage
Top 1%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: Nordstrom, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Nordstrom, Inc filed 678 Labor Condition Applications covering 678 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 95.9% (650 certified of 678 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 Nordstrom, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $75,480 at the low end to $314,573 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $159,082. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Engineer 2 (182 petitions at $145,116 avg), followed by Engineer Sr and Engineer 1 ES. 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. Nordstrom, Inc is headquartered in Seattle, WA under NAICS code 45511, and places H-1B workers across 6 states, most heavily in WA, CA, PA. 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 Nordstrom, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Nordstrom, Inc is #266 of 119,880 employers nationally and #11 of 2,468 employers headquartered in WA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

95.9%

Avg. Salary

$159,082

Median Salary

$159,082

Total Workers

678

Compare with another sponsor

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

Avg. offered wage$159,082 · 4% higher than Amazon.com Services LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$153,167
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate95.9% · 4% lower than Amazon.com Services LLC
This sponsor
Peer
99.7%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions678 · 99% lower than Amazon.com Services LLC
This sponsor
Peer
48,738
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 12.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Nordstrom, Inc

Minimum
$75,480
Maximum
$314,573
Average Salary
$159,082

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+20.1%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

35.5% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

99.9%

Primary Worksite County

KING, WA

76.5% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 225 petitions · 91.6% certified · $153,829 avg
FY2024 235 petitions · 96.6% certified · $159,442 avg
FY2025 191 petitions · 97.4% certified · $162,991 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 225 206 $153,829
FY2024 235 227 $159,442
FY2025 191 186 $162,991
FY2026(partial) 27 25 $172,073

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Nordstrom, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Engineer 2 182 $145,116
Engineer Sr 96 $168,425
Engineer 1 ES 39 $122,372
Mgr Engineering 37 $200,897
Engineer Sr 2 34 $196,020
Engineer Sr. 21 $169,492
Data Scientist 2 16 $158,462
Engineer 1 15 $124,893
Sr Mgr Engineering 12 $246,510
Data Analyst 3 11 $144,774
Data Analyst 2 11 $118,454
Product Manager 2 9 $152,420
Product Manager Sr 8 $166,515
Engineer 2 8 $156,046
Technical Program Manager 2 7 $152,033

Geographic Distribution

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

WA 94 petitions
CA 2 petitions
PA 1 petitions
MD 1 petitions
IA 1 petitions
FL 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

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

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Data Analyst 2 Seattle, WA $116,150 Certified FY2026
Engineer Sr Seattle, WA $175,416 Certified FY2026
Industrial Engr 2 Seattle, WA $140,000 Certified FY2026
Engineer Sr Seattle, WA $180,000 Certified FY2026
Technical Program Manager 2 Seattle, WA $160,000 Certified FY2026
Mgr Engineering Seattle, WA $231,140 Certified FY2026
Product Manager 2 Seattle, WA $150,261 Certified FY2026
Engineer 1 ES Seattle, WA $134,550 Certified FY2026
Engineer Sr Seattle, WA $174,503 Certified FY2026
Engineer Sr Los Angeles, CA $184,889 Certified FY2026
Consumer Researcher Sr Seattle, WA $100,264 Certified FY2026
Sr Mgr Engineering Seattle, WA $252,000 Certified FY2026
Sr Mgr Engineering Seattle, WA $250,177 Certified FY2026
Engineer Sr 2 Seattle, WA $210,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Engineer 2 Seattle, WA $165,000 Certified FY2026
Engineer 2 Seattle, WA $160,000 Certified FY2026
Engineer 2 Seattle, WA $130,000 Certified FY2026
Engineer Sr. Seattle, WA $185,000 Certified FY2026
Engineer 2 Seattle, WA $155,000 Certified FY2026
Engineer 2 Seattle, WA $150,000 Certified FY2026
Mgr Engineering Seattle, WA $207,880 Certified FY2026
Principal Engineer Seattle, WA $238,674 Certified FY2026
Program Mgr Tech Sr 2 Seattle, WA $201,520 Certified FY2026
Data Analyst 3 Seattle, WA $161,262 Certified FY2026
Industrial Engineer Sr Elizabethtown, PA $119,995 Certified FY2026
Engineer Sr. Seattle, WA $185,000 Withdrawn FY2026
Finance Manager Seattle, WA $127,300 Certified FY2026
Industrial Engr Sr Seattle, WA $145,000 Certified FY2025
Finance Manager Seattle, WA $127,300 Withdrawn FY2025
Engineer Sr Seattle, WA $171,584 Certified FY2025
Engineer 2 Seattle, WA $160,000 Certified FY2025
Director Program Management Newark, CA $240,000 Certified FY2025
Engineer Sr Seattle, WA $172,298 Certified FY2025
Engineer Sr Seattle, WA $200,000 Certified FY2025
Industrial Engr Sr 2 Upper Marlboro, MD $156,000 Certified FY2025
Sr Mgr Engineering Seattle, WA $235,210 Certified FY2025
Engineer Sr Seattle, WA $158,543 Certified FY2025
Designer Seattle, WA $105,070 Certified FY2025
Engineer 2 Seattle, WA $147,383 Certified FY2025
Engineer Sr Seattle, WA $172,298 Denied FY2025
Engineer 2 Seattle, WA $154,768 Certified FY2025
Engineer 1 Seattle, WA $130,000 Certified FY2025
Technical Program Manager 2 Seattle, WA $165,906 Certified FY2025
Technical Prog Mgr Sr Seattle, WA $165,000 Certified FY2025
Data Scientist 2 Seattle, WA $177,806 Certified FY2025
Manager, Data Scientist Seattle, WA $195,000 Certified FY2025
Technical Prog Mgr 2 Seattle, WA $160,000 Certified FY2025
Engineer 1 ES Seattle, WA $130,000 Certified FY2025
Engineer 2 Seattle, WA $171,395 Certified FY2025
Mgr Engineering Seattle, WA $225,491 Certified FY2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Nordstrom, Inc has filed 678 H-1B LCA petitions covering 678 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

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

Nordstrom, Inc has a 95.9% certification rate, with 650 out of 678 petitions certified.

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

The average H-1B salary at Nordstrom, Inc is $159,082. Salaries range from $75,480 to $314,573.

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

The top H-1B job titles at Nordstrom, Inc include Engineer 2, Engineer Sr, Engineer 1 ES. The most common position is Engineer 2 with 182 petitions at an average salary of $145,116.

Where is Nordstrom, Inc located?

Nordstrom, Inc is headquartered in Seattle, WA. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 6 states, with the most positions in WA, CA, PA.

Is Nordstrom, Inc H-1B dependent?

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

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

Nordstrom, Inc filed 225 petitions in FY2023 and 27 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $153,829 to $172,073.

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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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