Salary Data

Software Engineer Salary
in Seattle

2026 compensation data based on aggregated market sources, adjusted for Seattle cost of living and Technology industry rates.

P25 (Low)$150,938

Median$179,688

P75 (High)$215,625

+4.2% YoY for Software Engineer+5.3% YoY in Seattle

Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level0-2 years

$122,188

$103,500$143,750

Mid Level3-6 years

$179,688

$150,938$215,625

Senior Level7+ years

$255,875

$215,625$309,063

The median Software Engineer in Seattle earns $179,688 per year in the Technology industry at mid-level experience.
Salaries range from $103,500 (entry-level, P25) to $309,063 (senior-level, P75).
Seattle has a 1.25x location multiplier, meaning salaries are 25% above the national baseline.
Software Engineer compensation is trending up at 4.2% year-over-year.

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