How much does a software developer make in Seattle?
$167,300a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $80.42 an hour or $13,940 a month.
- Hourly
- $80.42
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 377
- Jobs in the area
- 92,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,190Median: $167,300Highest 10%: $258,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,190 | $47.69 | |
| 25th | $132,800 | $63.85 | |
| Median | $167,300 | $80.42 | |
| 75th | $211,900 | $101.86 | |
| 90th | $258,000 | $124.02 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for software developers.
| Portland, OR | $156,000 |
| Bremerton, WA | $146,200 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $132,000 |
| Spokane, WA | $130,700 |
| Longview, WA | $130,000 |
| Bellingham, WA | $128,300 |
| Kennewick, WA | $127,800 |
| Olympia, WA | $124,100 |
| Yakima, WA | $115,200 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $114,900 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $106,600 |
| Lewiston, ID | $101,300 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $211,300 |
| Mathematician | $185,500 |
| Computer Network Architect | $172,700 |
| Data Scientist | $164,700 |
| Information Security Analyst | $161,800 |
| Computer Occupation | $136,100 |
| Actuary | $134,700 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $133,800 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $133,700 |
| Database Administrator | $133,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $80.42 ($167,300 a year).
Do software developers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $167,300 against $136,000 nationally, 23% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $166,500, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for software developer pay?
3 of 377 metro areas with data.
How much does a software developer make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $99,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $258,000 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.