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Software engineer salary in Seattle, WA, 2026

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

Average base salary

$155,426
16%
above national average
Average $155,426
Low $105,887
High $228,141

The average salary for a software engineer is $155,426 per year in Seattle, WA and $5,000 cash bonus per year.2.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Seattle, WA

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Software Development Engineer ...
Expedia Group3.8out of 5 stars.
Seattle, WA
$119,000 - $190,500 a year
Full-time
17 hours 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
    $181,287 per year
  2. Renton, WA
    $164,927 per year
  3. Bellevue, WA
    $155,831 per year
  4. Seattle, WA
    $155,426 per year
  5. Kirkland, WA
    $141,345 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 $54,009 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $219,559 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $46.12 per hour