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Software engineering manager salary in Seattle, WA

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

Average base salary

$217,908
30%
above national average
Average $217,908
Low $165,271
High $287,309

The average salary for a software engineering manager is $217,908 per year in Seattle, WA and $10,000 cash bonus per year.74 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 9, 2026).

Software Engineering Manager job openings in Seattle, WA

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Software Development Manager, ...
Amazon Web Services3.4out of 5 stars.
Seattle, WA
$184,900 - $250,200 a year
Full-time
2 weeks 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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Snap Inc.
 
$261,667per year
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Meta
 
$254,700per year
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Highspot
 
$216,667per year
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Amazon Web Services
 
$216,317per year
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Highest paying cities for Software Engineering Managers near Seattle, WA

  1. Seattle, WA
    $217,908 per year
  2. Redmond, WA
    $216,507 per year
  3. Bellevue, WA
    $202,501 per year
  4. Queen Anne, WA
    $182,727 per year
  5. Kennewick, WA
    $182,727 per year

Where can a Software Engineering Manager earn more?

Compare salaries for Software Engineering Managers in different locations
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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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