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Data engineer salary in Seattle, WA, 2026

How much does a Data Engineer make in Seattle, WA?

Average base salary

$146,807
7%
above national average
Average $146,807
Low $108,163
High $199,257

The average salary for a data engineer is $146,807 per year in Seattle, WA. 170 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Data Engineer job openings in Seattle, WA

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Senior Data Engineer
WaFd Bank3.1out of 5 stars.
Seattle, WA
$135,050 - $173,650 a year
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Data Engineer in Seattle, WA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Gates Foundation
 
$242,400per year
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Apple
 
$236,900per year
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Jobot
 
$231,250per year
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Whatnot
 
$220,000per year
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West Monroe
 
$209,260per year
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TikTok
 
$208,333per year
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Highest paying cities for Data Engineers near Seattle, WA

  1. Kirkland, WA
    $203,914 per year
  2. Renton, WA
    $188,438 per year
  3. Queen Anne, WA
    $162,939 per year
  4. Redmond, WA
    $156,558 per year
  5. Seattle, WA
    $146,807 per year

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