How much does a software developer make in Washington?
$166,500a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in Washington. That is $80.07 an hour or $13,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $80.07
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 107,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $96,810Median: $166,500Highest 10%: $255,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,810 | $46.54 | |
| 25th | $132,300 | $63.60 | |
| Median | $166,500 | $80.07 | |
| 75th | $211,900 | $101.86 | |
| 90th | $255,400 | $122.76 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $167,300 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for software developers.
| 1. California | $174,400 |
| 2. Washington | $166,500 |
| 3. New York | $166,200 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $165,200 |
| 5. Oregon | $142,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $80.07 ($166,500 a year).
Do software developers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $166,500 against $136,000 nationally, 22% more.
Where does Washington rank for software developer pay?
Washington ranks 2 of 50 states.
Which city in Washington pays software developers the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $167,300 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.