How much does a manager make in Seattle?
$169,000a year
Median yearly pay for managers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $81.24 an hour or $14,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $81.24
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 7,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $101,000Median: $169,000Highest 10%: $288,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $101,000 | $48.55 | |
| 25th | $133,500 | $64.18 | |
| Median | $169,000 | $81.24 | |
| 75th | $213,700 | $102.74 | |
| 90th | $288,300 | $138.61 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for managers.
| Kennewick, WA | $167,700 |
| Bremerton, WA | $154,000 |
| Olympia, WA | $149,800 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $143,600 |
| Bellingham, WA | $140,900 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $138,200 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $137,900 |
| Spokane, WA | $137,700 |
| Longview, WA | $133,400 |
| Portland, OR | $132,400 |
| Yakima, WA | $116,100 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $370,000 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $216,600 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $214,700 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $204,300 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $203,200 |
| Financial Manager | $185,600 |
| Sales Manager | $184,300 |
| Marketing Manager | $175,900 |
| Education Administrator | $174,300 |
| Human Resources Manager | $171,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a manager make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $81.24 ($169,000 a year).
Do managers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $169,000 against $141,900 nationally, 19% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $164,200, so Seattle pays 3% more.
Where does Seattle rank for manager pay?
12 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a manager make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $101,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $288,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.