Costco Wholesale Corporation: H-1B filings and workplace records, Issaquah, Washington
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Costco Wholesale Corporation filed 82 labor condition applications (LCA) in fiscal year 2026, to 30 June 2026. OFLC certified 81 of them. The median offered wage on its LCAs in fiscal years 2025 to 2026 is $156,600 a year. It filed 50 PERM applications in fiscal year 2026, to 30 June 2026. OFLC certified all of them. An LCA is a filing. It is not a visa and it is not a job.
OSHA opened 38 inspections at Costco Wholesale Corporation in Washington since 2016. The inspections have 15 citations. 11 inspections have a contested citation.
The Wage and Hour Division concluded 4 cases at Costco Wholesale Corporation in Washington since fiscal year 2005. The back wages agreed to pay in these cases are $453,407.
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H-1B and PERM: Office of Foreign Labor Certification
Decisions to Newest file fiscal year 2026, quarter 3Read from the committed copy
Employer-specific case information that appears on this website was provided to OFLC by employers who submitted prevailing wage, labor certification and labor attestation applications for processing. These are not employer responses to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Employment Statistics (BLS-OES) survey.
Any typographical errors or other data anomalies (e.g., incomplete or blank data fields, etc.) may be due to internal data entry or other external customer errors in completing and submitting the applications for processing.
A small percentage of determinations may be subject to change in subsequent quarterly releases due to appeal or redetermination decisions on employer applications.
The words of the Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Source: Performance Data, read .
- LCA filings, fiscal year 2026
- 8299% certified, year to date
- Median offered wage
- $156,600a year; prevailing $137,259
- Worker positions
- 236fiscal years 2025 to 2026
- PERM applications, fiscal year 2026
- 50100% certified
| Fiscal year | Filings | Certified | Certified share | Denied | Withdrawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 154 | 153 | 99% | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | 82 | 81 | 99% | 0 | 1 |
| Job title | Median offered wage | LCA filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $154,750 | 108 |
| Data Engineer | $158,950 | 18 |
| BI Engineer | $152,200 | 13 |
| Quality Engineer | $146,800 | 13 |
| Security Engineer | $175,500 | 9 |
| Platform Engineer | $164,000 | 8 |
| Functional Analyst | $148,400 | 6 |
| Software Developer | $154,850 | 6 |
| Solution Architect | $170,000 | 5 |
| DevOps Engineer | $145,800 | 5 |
| Full Stack Engineer | $155,000 | 4 |
| Infrastructure Engineer | $183,350 | 4 |
A wage is a year: the rate on the form times its unit, so an hourly rate times 2,080. A median needs three or more applications that state a wage. The list holds the twelve most frequent job titles. The company record gives the 10th and 90th percentile for each job title.
Prevailing wage levels on the filings
| Level | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 40 | 17% |
| Level II | 122 | 52% |
| Level III | 55 | 23% |
| Level IV | 17 | 7% |
| Not stated | 2 | 1% |
| Occupation (SOC) | LCA filings | Median offered wage, all employers |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 188 | $138,494 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 15 | $104,728 |
| Information Security Analysts | 13 | $135,000 |
| Data Scientists | 7 | $123,741 |
| Database Administrators | 6 | $112,690 |
| Optometrists | 3 | $151,000 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 1 | $114,808 |
| Database Architects | 1 | $139,725 |
| Worksite state | LCA filings |
|---|---|
| Washington | 194 |
| Texas | 33 |
| Illinois | 9 |
OFLC files an LCA under the state of the employer address on the form (Washington). The worksites can be in other states.
PERM applications (permanent labor certification)
| Fiscal year | Applications | Certified | Denied | Withdrawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 49 | 47 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 | 50 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| Job title | Applications |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | 19 |
| Full Stack Engineer | 18 |
| Quality Engineer | 8 |
| Data Engineer | 7 |
| Software Engineer | 7 |
| BI Engineer | 6 |
| Functional Analyst | 3 |
| Security Analyst | 2 |
| Java Application Developer | 2 |
| Solution Architect | 2 |
| Occupation (SOC) | Applications |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | 60 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 8 |
| Data Scientists | 7 |
| Database Architects | 6 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 5 |
| Information Security Analysts | 5 |
| Database Administrators | 4 |
| Project Management Specialists | 3 |
Fiscal year 2024 holds the applications on the new Form 9089 only. The median offered wage on the PERM applications is $143,550 a year.
OSHA inspections: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Records to Inspections opened since 2016Read from the agency
Until cases are closed, IMIS entries concerning specific OSHA inspections are subject to continuing correction and updating, particularly with regard to citation items, which are subject to modification by amended citations, settlement agreements, or as a result of contest proceedings. THE USER SHOULD ALSO BE AWARE THAT DIFFERENT COMPANIES MAY HAVE SIMILAR NAMES AND CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE ADDRESS MAY BE NECESSARY TO AVOID MISINTERPRETATION.
The words of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Source: Establishment Search, read .
- Inspections since 2016
- 38
- Citations
- 154 serious, willful or repeat
- Current penalties
- $23,014initial $26,714
- Inspections with a contested citation
- 1111 with a final order on every citation
| Year | Inspections | Citations | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | $500 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | $0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | $0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | $1,400 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | $0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | $0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | $2,100 |
| 2023 | 7 | 2 | $2,700 |
| 2024 | 6 | 4 | $10,500 |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | $5,814 |
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | $0 |
| All years | 38 | 15 | $23,014 |
The status is for each inspection. "Contested" means that a citation has a contest date. "Final order" means that every citation has a final order date. Each date links to the inspection on osha.gov.
| Standard | Citations |
|---|---|
| 296-863-40020(2)(C) | 1 |
| 296-800-11040 | 1 |
| 296-800-15035 | 1 |
| 296-800-15020 | 1 |
| 296-800-14020(2) | 1 |
| 296-880-20005(1) | 1 |
| 296-27-031(3)(B) | 1 |
| 296-800-27020 | 1 |
| 296-800-28022 | 1 |
| 296-800-11040(2) | 1 |
| 296-67-013(3)(B) | 1 |
| 296-67-037(4)(A) | 1 |
| Measure | This record | NAICS 452 | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citations for each inspection | 0.4 | 1.0 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Current penalty for each inspection | $606 | $8,273 | $2,339 | $3,764 |
| Inspections with a contested citation | 29% | No data | 17% | 8% |
Injury summaries: OSHA Injury Tracking Application, Form 300A
Calendar years 2023 to 2025Read from the committed copy
While OSHA takes multiple steps to ensure the data collected are accurate, problems and errors invariably exist for some establishments. Efforts are made during the collection cycle to correct submission errors; however, some remain unresolved. OSHA does not validate the employee or injury and illness counts reported by establishments.
Recording or reporting a work-related injury, illness, or fatality does not mean that the employer or employee was at fault, that an OSHA rule has been violated, or that the employee is eligible for workers' compensation or other benefits.
The words of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Source: Injury Tracking Application (ITA) Data, read .
- Total recordable case rate, 2025
- 8.9cases for each 100 full-time workers
- Days away, restricted or transferred (DART), 2025
- 7.3
- Employees reported, 2025
- 30,11490 establishments
- Recordable cases, 2025
- 2,0160 deaths
| Group | Total recordable case rate |
|---|---|
| This record | 8.9 |
| Median establishment, NAICS 452 | 2.4 |
| All establishments, NAICS 452 | 3.3 |
| All establishments, Washington | 4.9 |
| All establishments, United States | 3.5 |
| Year | Establishments | Employees | Hours worked | Deaths | Days away | Restricted or transferred | Other cases | Case rate | DART rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41 | 13,693 | 20,544,716 | 0 | 392 | 281 | 121 | 7.7 | 6.6 |
| 2024 | 43 | 14,216 | 21,525,828 | 0 | 470 | 349 | 96 | 8.5 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 90 | 30,114 | 45,397,041 | 0 | 907 | 761 | 348 | 8.9 | 7.3 |
The figures add up every establishment that filed under this name in Washington. A rate is blank when the establishments reported fewer than 2,000 hours. The median establishment has 20,000 hours or more.
Back wages: Wage and Hour Division
Concluded cases to Cases since fiscal year 2005Read from the agency
The dataset contains all concluded WHD compliance actions since FY 2005. The dataset includes whether any violations were found and the back wage amount, number of employees due back wages, and civil money penalties assessed. NOTE: Findings Start Date and Findings End Date are not equal to Case Open Date and Case Close Date, which are not included in the dataset.
The words of the Wage and Hour Division. Source: Open Data Portal, dataset Enforcement, read .
- Concluded cases
- 4
- Back wages agreed to pay
- $453,407for 232 employees
- Civil money penalties
- $5,060
- Violations recorded
- 234
| Year | Cases | Back wages agreed to pay | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | $116,068 | 75 |
| 2005 | 1 | $292,791 | 134 |
| 2008 | 1 | $44,548 | 23 |
| 2025 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| All years | 4 | $453,407 | 232 |
| Case | Findings period | Violations | Back wages agreed to pay | Employees | Acts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001181 | 5 Dec 2023 to 2 Mar 2025 | 0 | $0 | 0 | None stated |
| 1528093 | 19 Dec 2006 to 18 Dec 2008 | 23 | $44,548 | 23 | Fair Labor Standards Act |
| 1405989 | 31 May 2003 to 30 May 2005 | 135 | $292,791 | 134 | Fair Labor Standards Act |
| 1366093 | 1 Sep 2002 to 21 Nov 2004 | 76 | $116,068 | 75 | Fair Labor Standards Act |
| Act | Violations | Back wages agreed to pay |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Labor Standards Act | 234 | $453,407 |
Every case in the file is concluded. The file does not say if the employer paid the back wages.
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Records matched to this name in other states
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| State | Name on the record | City | Records | LCA filings | OSHA inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Costco Wholesale | Hoover | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Alaska | Costco Wholesale | Anchorage | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| California | Costco Wholesale | Tracy | 104 | 0 | 101 |
| Colorado | Costco Wholesale | Aurora | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Connecticut | Costco Wholesale | East Lyme | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Florida | Costco Wholesale | West Palm Beach | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Georgia | Costco Wholesale | Atlanta | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Hawaii | Costco Wholesale | Honolulu | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Idaho | Costco Wholesale | Meridian | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Illinois | Costco Wholesale | Morris | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Indiana | Costco Wholesale | Indianapolis | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Iowa | Costco Wholesale | Coralville | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Kansas | Costco Wholesale | Overland Park | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Maryland | Costco Wholesale | Monrovia | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Massachusetts | Costco Wholesale | Everett | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Michigan | Costco Wholesale | Van Buren Twp | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Missouri | Costco Wholesale | St Louis | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Nebraska | Costco Wholesale | LA Vista | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Nevada | Costco Wholesale | Las Vegas | 11 | 0 | 10 |
| New Jersey | Costco Wholesale | Monroe Township | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| New York | Costco Wholesale | Camillus | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Ohio | Costco Wholesale | Columbus | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Pennsylvania | Costco Wholesale | Covington | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Puerto Rico | Costco Wholesale | Bayamon | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Utah | Costco Wholesale | Salt Lake City | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Wisconsin | Costco Wholesale | Grafton | 3 | 0 | 3 |
The company record adds up all the states.
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Questions about this record
- What happened to the LCAs of Costco Wholesale Corporation?
- Costco Wholesale Corporation filed 236 LCAs in fiscal years 2025 to 2026. OFLC certified 234 of them. OFLC denied none. The employer withdrew 2.
- Which job title is most frequent on the LCAs of Costco Wholesale Corporation?
- The job title Software Engineer has 108 filings. Its median offered wage is $154,750 a year.
- Which prevailing wage levels do the LCAs state?
- The LCAs state Level I in 17%, Level II in 52%, Level III in 23% and Level IV in 7%, and no level in 1%. The employer states the level on the form.
- Are the OSHA citations of Costco Wholesale Corporation final?
- Of the 38 inspections, 11 have a final order on every citation. The current penalties are $23,014. The initial penalties were $26,714.
Official channels
- OSHAOSHA establishment searchOccupational Safety and Health Administration. Address checked .
- 300AOSHA injury and illness data (Form 300A)Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Address checked .
- OFLCOFLC performance data (LCA and PERM disclosure files)Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Address checked .
- WHDHow to file a complaint with the Wage and Hour DivisionWage and Hour Division. Address checked .
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- OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Records to . Inspections opened since 2016. Read , from the agency.
- 300A OSHA Injury Tracking Application, Form 300A. Calendar years 2023 to 2025. Read , from the committed copy.
- WHD Wage and Hour Division. Concluded cases to . Cases since fiscal year 2005. Read , from the agency.
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