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Platform Engineers in Seattle earn $144K–$217K. Median: $181K. Based on 42 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $181K · Based on 42 public job postings · Updated September 9, 2026
This Platform Engineer 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 Platform Engineer pay runs 12% below the national median.
Platform Engineers are DevOps and platform engineers who build and maintain developer infrastructure. This benchmark reflects Mid-level base compensation for Seattle-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.
What is the average Platform Engineer salary in Seattle?
The median pay is $181K, with a typical range of $144K–$217K, based on 42 public Seattle job postings collected in 2025–2026.
How does Seattle compare to the national Platform Engineer salary?
The national median is $205K; 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 42 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 September 9, 2026.
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