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Software engineering manager salary in Seattle, WA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Software Engineering Manager make in Seattle, WA?

Average base salary

$222,176
32%
above national average
Average $222,176
Low $168,724
High $292,562

The average salary for a software engineering manager is $222,176 per year in Seattle, WA and $10,000 cash bonus per year.67 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 7, 2026).

Software Engineering Manager job openings in Seattle, WA

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Senior Software Development Ma...
Amazon Web Services3.4out of 5 stars.
Seattle, WA
$220,100 - $297,700 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineering Manager in Seattle, WA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Capital Group
 
$305,862per year
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Apple
 
$269,767per year
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Meta
 
$260,211per year
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Snap Inc.
 
$248,500per year
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Amazon Web Services
 
$216,690per year
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Zillow
 
$215,167per year
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Highest paying cities for Software Engineering Managers near Seattle, WA

  1. Seattle, WA
    $222,176 per year
  2. Redmond, WA
    $211,703 per year
  3. Bellevue, WA
    $198,836 per year
  4. Queen Anne, WA
    $195,907 per year
  5. Kennewick, WA
    $195,907 per year

Where can a Software Engineering Manager earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Software Engineering Manager get paid in Seattle, WA?

Principal Software Engineering Manager

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Senior Software Engineering Manager

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