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Software Developer Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$166,540/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$80.07/hr
▲ 22% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
107,030
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$155,626 #3 of 50

Software Developer pay in Washington, explained

Software developers in Washington earn a median of $166,540 per year ($80.07 per hour), which is 22% above the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $96,810, while the most experienced software developers reach about $255,350. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $166,540 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $166,540 is worth about $155,626 in national buying power — ranking Washington #3 for real pay (vs #2 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$96,810
$46.54/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$166,540
$80.07/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$255,350
$122.76/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $166,540 $155,626
Oregon $142,720 $138,079 +$23,820
Idaho $131,590 $137,799 +$34,950

Software Developer in Washington: FAQ

How much do software developers make in Washington?

Software developers in Washington earn a median of $166,540 per year ($80.07 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does Washington pay software developers well?

At $166,540, Washington pays 22% above the national median for software developers. An estimated 107,030 work in the state.

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