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Senior software engineer salary in Washington State, 2026

How much does a Senior Software Engineer make in Washington State?

Average base salary

$175,651
11%
above national average
Average $175,651
Low $124,205
High $248,405

The average salary for a senior software engineer is $175,651 per year in Washington State and $8,000 cash bonus per year.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).

Senior Software Engineer job openings in Washington State

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Senior Software Engineer, Infr...
Google4.3out of 5 stars.
Kirkland, WA
$174,000 - $253,000 a year
Full-time
8 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Software Engineer in Washington State

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Ascendo Resources
 
$350,000per year
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Amazon Stores
 
$325,000per year
ByteDance
 
$261,845per year
Zoox
 
$248,563per year
TikTok
 
$245,846per year
Rippling
 
$239,906per year

Highest paying cities for Senior Software Engineers near Washington State

  1. Seattle, WA
    $185,511 per year
  2. Kirkland, WA
    $179,793 per year
  3. Kent, WA
    $174,048 per year
  4. Kennewick, WA
    $173,643 per year
  5. Queen Anne, WA
    $173,328 per year

Where can a Senior Software Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Senior Software Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Senior Software Engineer get paid in Washington State?

Entry Level Software Engineer

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Junior Software Engineer

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Principal Software Engineer

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Software Engineer Intern

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Average $44.99 per hour