Software Developers Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $169,340 +27.2% vs national
Median hourly $81.42
10th percentile $105,060
90th percentile —
Employed locally 72,730
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $105,060
    25th
    $136,010
    50th (median)
    $169,340
    75th
    $211,590

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 150% Median Software Developers salary is 50% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020
    Virgin Islands $162,820

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $166,910
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $161,970
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $150,880
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $149,010
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $139,650
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $139,060

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Systems Analysts $132,580
    Computer User Support Specialists $73,230
    Computer Occupations, All Other $134,230
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $131,640
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $132,310
    Data Scientists $157,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Seattle, WA is $81.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $124.02 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Seattle, WA is 27.2% above the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Seattle?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $105,060 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $136,010.