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Engineer salary in Seattle, WA, 2026

How much does an Engineer make in Seattle, WA?

Average base salary

$140,845
23%
above national average
Average $140,845
Low $84,656
High $234,329

The average salary for a engineer is $140,845 per year in Seattle, WA. 166 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 24, 2026).

Engineer job openings in Seattle, WA

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Engineering Apprentice
Marriott International4out of 5 stars.
Seattle, WA
$21.30 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Engineer in Seattle, WA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Pinterest
 
$428,461per year
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Atlassian
 
$284,422per year
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Whatnot
 
$220,000per year
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Apple
 
$214,850per year
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ARMADA
 
$211,180per year
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Lyft Drivers
 
$210,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Engineers near Seattle, WA

  1. Seattle, WA
    $140,845 per year
  2. Redmond, WA
    $132,883 per year
  3. Spokane, WA
    $124,488 per year
  4. Richland, WA
    $123,645 per year
  5. Everett, WA
    $117,033 per year

Where can an Engineer earn more?

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

Associate Engineer

Job openings
Average $111,331 per year

Senior Engineer

Job openings
Average $170,229 per year

Entry Level Engineer

Job openings
Average $82,614 per year

Junior Engineer

Job openings
Average $87,830 per year

Senior Associate Engineer

Job openings
Average $119,739 per year