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Senior software engineer salary in Seattle, WA, 2026

How much does a Senior Software Engineer make in Seattle, WA?

Average base salary

$185,869
18%
above national average
Average $185,869
Low $132,680
High $260,380

The average salary for a senior software engineer is $185,869 per year in Seattle, WA and $8,000 cash bonus per year.1.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Senior Software Engineer job openings in Seattle, WA

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Senior Software Engineer, Ads
Twitch4.2out of 5 stars.
Seattle, WA
$168,100 - $227,400 a year
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Highest paying companies for Senior Software Engineer in Seattle, WA

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
 
$263,420per year
Rippling
 
$249,656per year
Zoox
 
$248,563per year
TikTok
 
$245,846per year

Highest paying cities for Senior Software Engineers near Seattle, WA

  1. Seattle, WA
    $185,869 per year
  2. Kirkland, WA
    $174,495 per year
  3. Kent, WA
    $174,048 per year
  4. Bellevue, WA
    $172,499 per year
  5. Kennewick, WA
    $172,204 per year

Where can a Senior Software Engineer earn more?

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