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Port of Seattle

6 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $107,760 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Seattle, WA NAICS: 926120

The verdict

Port of Seattle filed 6 H-1B petitions, more than 80% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $107,760 median offered wage.

6
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
100%
DOL-certified
$107,760
median offered wage
Top 20%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: Port of Seattle. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Port of Seattle filed 6 Labor Condition Applications covering 6 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (6 certified of 6 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 Port of Seattle’s H-1B petitions range from $97,720 at the low end to $128,502 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $107,760. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Construction Management System Analyst (2 petitions at $97,720 avg), followed by Senior Environmental Management Specialist and ERP Developer/Programmer II. 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. Port of Seattle is headquartered in Seattle, WA under NAICS code 926120, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in WA. 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 Port of Seattle ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Port of Seattle is #23,486 of 119,880 employers nationally and #437 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

$107,760

Median Salary

$107,760

Total Workers

6

Compare with another sponsor

Port of Seattle vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$107,760 · 30% 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 petitions6 · 100% lower than Amazon.com Services LLC
This sponsor
Peer
48,738
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 50.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Port of Seattle

Minimum
$97,720
Maximum
$128,502
Average Salary
$107,760

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+8.6%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

33.3% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

KING, WA

66.7% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 2 petitions · 100% certified · $97,720 avg
FY2024 1 petitions · 100% certified · $128,502 avg
FY2025 2 petitions · 100% certified · $109,275 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 2 2 $97,720
FY2024 1 1 $128,502
FY2025 2 2 $109,275
FY2026(partial) 1 1 $104,071

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Port of Seattle

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Construction Management System Analyst 2 $97,720
Senior Environmental Management Specialist 1 $104,071
ERP Developer/Programmer II 1 $128,502
Construction Management Systems Analyst 1 $114,478
CPO Database Integration Analyst III 1 $104,071

Geographic Distribution

Where Port of Seattle places H-1B workers across the United States

WA 6 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Port of Seattle

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Senior Environmental Management Specialist SeaTac, WA $104,071 Certified FY2026
Construction Management Systems Analyst SeaTac, WA $114,478 Certified FY2025
CPO Database Integration Analyst III SeaTac, WA $104,071 Certified FY2025
ERP Developer/Programmer II Seattle, WA $128,502 Certified FY2024
Construction Management System Analyst Kent, WA $97,720 Certified FY2023
Construction Management System Analyst Kent, WA $97,720 Certified FY2023

Similar Employers in WA

Other H-1B sponsors based in WA, ranked by petition volume

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Port of Seattle filed?

Port of Seattle has filed 6 H-1B LCA petitions covering 6 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Port of Seattle?

Port of Seattle has a 100% certification rate, with 6 out of 6 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Port of Seattle?

The average H-1B salary at Port of Seattle is $107,760. Salaries range from $97,720 to $128,502.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Port of Seattle?

The top H-1B job titles at Port of Seattle include Construction Management System Analyst , Senior Environmental Management Specialist, ERP Developer/Programmer II. The most common position is Construction Management System Analyst with 2 petitions at an average salary of $97,720.

Where is Port of Seattle located?

Port of Seattle is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Is Port of Seattle H-1B dependent?

No, Port of Seattle is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Port of Seattle's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Port of Seattle filed 2 petitions in FY2023 and 1 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $97,720 to $104,071.

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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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