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Software engineer salary in Seattle, WA, 2026

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

Average base salary

$156,637
16%
above national average
Average $156,637
Low $105,898
High $231,688

The average salary for a software engineer is $156,637 per year in Seattle, WA and $5,000 cash bonus per year.2.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Seattle, WA

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Software Engineering Senior Ad...
The Cigna Group3.6out of 5 stars.
Seattle, WA
$130,200 - $217,000 a year
Full-time
19 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in Seattle, WA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Meta
 
$284,500per year
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netPolarity
 
$279,084per year
opendoor
 
$240,000per year
Arm
 
$238,533per year
Handshake
 
$223,600per year
F5 Networks
 
$216,000per year

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Seattle, WA

  1. Kent, WA
    $187,486 per year
  2. Renton, WA
    $164,198 per year
  3. Bellevue, WA
    $157,641 per year
  4. Seattle, WA
    $156,637 per year
  5. Bothell, WA
    $138,646 per year

Where can a Software Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Software Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Software Engineer get paid in Seattle, WA?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $54,009 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $219,006 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $45.84 per hour