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Software Engineer Salary in Seattle
The median Software Engineer salary in Seattle is $312,500 per year in 2026, based on 106 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of these roles pay between $262,000 and $402,500.
Updated 2 hours ago · based on 106 disclosed USD listings.
Pay by seniority
| Level | Median | Range (25th-75th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff / Principal | $402,500 | $382,500 - $445,000 | 43 |
| Senior | $254,000 | $200,000 - $302,000 | 13 |
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About this data
- How much does a Software Engineer earn in Seattle?
- The median Software Engineer salary in Seattle is $312,500 per year in 2026, based on 106 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of these roles pay between $262,000 and $402,500.
- How is this figure calculated?
- It is the median of disclosed salaries on currently active Software Engineer listings based in Seattle, annualized (hourly, weekly, and monthly pay is scaled to a yearly figure) and shown in a single currency. Every figure carries the number of listings behind it.
- How current is the data?
- It reflects live listings and updates continuously as new roles are posted and old ones close.