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Staff engineer salary in Seattle, WA (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$185,121
23%
above national average
Average $185,121
Low $128,463
High $266,767

The average salary for a staff engineer is $185,121 per year in Seattle, WA. 38 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Staff Engineer job openings in Seattle, WA

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Staff Product Engineer
Aurelian5out of 5 stars.
Seattle, WA
$200,000 - $300,000 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Staff Engineer in Seattle, WA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Apple
 
$236,900per year
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Arm
 
$228,112per year
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QXO
 
$224,500per year
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A Place for Rover
 
$221,145per year
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Rover.com
 
$216,757per year
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Climate
 
$213,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Staff Engineers near Seattle, WA

  1. Seattle, WA
    $185,121 per year
  2. Bellevue, WA
    $183,938 per year
  3. Moses Lake, WA
    $173,241 per year
  4. Tacoma, WA
    $125,186 per year
  5. Redmond, WA
    $119,226 per year

Where can a Staff Engineer earn more?

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Senior Staff Engineer

Job openings
Average $212,328 per year