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Software engineer salary in Seattle, WA

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

Average base salary

$154,052
16%
above national average
Average $154,052
Low $106,057
High $223,769

The average salary for a software engineer is $154,052 per year in Seattle, WA and $5,000 cash bonus per year.2.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 11, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Seattle, WA

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Software Development Engineer ...
Amazon.com3.5out of 5 stars.
Seattle, WA
$143,700 - $194,400 a year
Full-time
3 weeks 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
 
$234,800per year
F5 Networks
 
$216,000per year
CIRCLE
 
$211,250per year

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Seattle, WA

  1. Kent, WA
    $178,104 per year
  2. Bellevue, WA
    $155,290 per year
  3. Seattle, WA
    $154,052 per year
  4. Kirkland, WA
    $143,135 per year
  5. Bothell, WA
    $141,150 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 $56,547 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $220,086 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $46.44 per hour