Software Engineer Salary in Seattle

💰 $136K–$170K salary range

Median: $144K  ·  Based on 208 public job postings  ·  Updated June 21, 2026

This Software 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.

📊 Salary breakdown

Software Engineer pay in Seattle vs. national

• Seattle: $144K median
• National: $170K median

Seattle Software Engineer pay runs 15% below the national median.

Engineering salaries in Seattle by seniority

• Software Engineer: $144K
• Senior Software Engineer: $180K
• Senior Platform Engineer: $185K
• Engineering Manager: $185K
• Staff Software Engineer: $233K

What does a Software Engineer in Seattle do?

Software Engineers are engineers who design, build, and operate the core software systems. This benchmark reflects Mid-level base compensation for Seattle-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average Software Engineer salary in Seattle?
The median pay is $144K, with a typical range of $136K–$170K, based on 208 public Seattle job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does Seattle compare to the national Software Engineer salary?
The national median is $170K; 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.

Methodology

Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 208 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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