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Accountant salary in Seattle, WA, 2026

How much does an Accountant make in Seattle, WA?

Average base salary

$72,312
6%
above national average
Average $72,312
Low $41,520
High $139,914

The average salary for a accountant is $72,312 per year in Seattle, WA. 56 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Accountant job openings in Seattle, WA

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Foundation Accountant
Seattle Pacific University4.2out of 5 stars.
Seattle, WA
$70,000 - $80,000 a year
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Accountant in Seattle, WA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
CrossCountry Consulting
 
$375,000per year
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La Luz del Camino Legal, PLLC
 
$119,375per year
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Microsoft
 
$114,333per year
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JobsRUS
 
$113,880per year
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King County, WA
 
$109,018per year
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Genesis10
 
$106,447per year
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Highest paying cities for Accountants near Seattle, WA

  1. Bellevue, WA
    $95,331 per year
  2. Kirkland, WA
    $85,555 per year
  3. Kent, WA
    $84,083 per year
  4. Everett, WA
    $83,398 per year
  5. Redmond, WA
    $82,959 per year

Where can an Accountant earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Accountant get paid in Seattle, WA?

Accounting Intern

Job openings
Average $25.56 per hour

Assistant Accountant

Job openings
Average $29.28 per hour

Junior Accountant

Job openings
Average $66,668 per year

Senior Accountant

Job openings
Average $95,520 per year