Software Engineer Salary in Seattle

💰 $160K–$250K salary range

Median: $206K  ·  Based on 92 public job postings  ·  Updated June 10, 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: $206K median
• National: $200K median

Seattle Software Engineer pay runs 3% above the national median.

Engineering salaries in Seattle by seniority

• Senior Software Engineer: $200K
• Software Engineer: $206K
• Engineering Manager: $218K
• Senior Platform Engineer: $220K
• Staff Software Engineer: $250K

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 base salary is $206K, with a typical range of $160K–$250K, based on 92 public Seattle job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does Seattle compare to the national Software Engineer salary?
The national median is $200K; 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

USD base salary aggregated from 92 public job postings located in Seattle (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. At least 15 Seattle postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 10, 2026.

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