DOL Median (Seattle, WA)
$153,500
vs National
+19.9%
National: $128,063BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$133,944
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$153,500
+19.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$128,063
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Software Developers in Seattle, WA earns $153,500 in nominal terms, which is 19.9% above the national average of $128,063. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $133,944 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Seattle, WA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc | $205,000 | 20 |
| Hulu Services Co., LLC (indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company) | $203,153 | 1 |
| Amazon Data Services, Inc | $178,002 | 1 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | $160,000 | 32 |
| Amazon Development Center U.S. Inc. | $156,004 | 4 |
| Blizzard Entertainment Inc. | $152,384 | 42 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co | $150,000 | 64 |
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | $149,400 | 16 |
| Amazon Web Services Inc | $121,493 | 13 |
| Infusion Software, Inc. dba Keap | $105,480 | 5 |
| Faithlife, LLC | $103,300 | 1 |
| Squiz Inc | $103,000 | 1 |
| Columbus Technology Solutions, Inc. | $91,520 | 15 |
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How much does a Software Developers make in Seattle, WA?
The median Software Developers salary in Seattle, WA is $153,500 based on 26 DOL filings.
Is Seattle, WA a good place to work as a Software Developers?
A Software Developers in Seattle, WA earns 19.9% more than the national median of $128,063, or $133,944 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.