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Engineering Managers in Seattle earn $170K–$205K. Median: $185K. Based on 39 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $185K · Based on 39 public job postings · Updated June 21, 2026
This Engineering Manager salary benchmark for Seattle is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect base salary and are refreshed as new postings are collected.
Seattle Engineering Manager pay runs 6% below the national median.
Engineering Managers are engineers who design, build, and operate the core software systems. This benchmark reflects Manager-level base compensation for Seattle-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.
What is the average Engineering Manager salary in Seattle?
The median pay is $185K, with a typical range of $170K–$205K, based on 39 public Seattle job postings collected in 2025–2026.
How does Seattle compare to the national Engineering Manager salary?
The national median is $198K; Seattle is shown above.
Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 Seattle postings.
Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 39 public job postings located in Seattle (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 Seattle postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 21, 2026.
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