Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Washington | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $166,540 | $142,991 | +16% |
| Median hourly wage | $80.07 | $68.75 | +16% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $155,645.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $174,596 | $125,400 | $231,000 | 165 |
The median annual salary for a Software Engineer in Washington is $166,540, or about $80.07 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Software Engineers is $142,991. Washington is +16% above the national median.
Entry-level software engineers in Washington typically earn from $125,400 depending on the city and employer.
With 107,030 software engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $166,540, Washington offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.