Software Developers pay in Washington
$171,040avg. a year
$82.23 an hour · 107,030 employed
Software Developers in Washington earn an average of $171,040 a year. That is $22,940 (15%) more than the U.S. average of $148,100. The best-paying metro area is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $174,920.
$166,540Median pay
$82.23Average hourly
+18%Avg. pay since 2021
#2Of 49 states + D.C.
Top-paying Washington metro areas
Average pay for software developers by metro area. Swipe to see all 13.
192,770 jobs
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
$174,920
$84.09 an hour
218,260 jobs
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
$154,200
$74.14 an hour
3690 jobs
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA
$141,130
$67.85 an hour
4150 jobs
Longview-Kelso, WA
$139,760
$67.19 an hour
5820 jobs
Kennewick-Richland, WA
$135,150
$64.98 an hour
61,840 jobs
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
$135,110
$64.96 an hour
7160 jobs
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA
$132,950
$63.92 an hour
81,920 jobs
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
$131,210
$63.08 an hour
9640 jobs
Bellingham, WA
$130,430
$62.71 an hour
10270 jobs
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA
$121,700
$58.51 an hour
1190 jobs
Walla Walla, WA
$121,190
$58.27 an hour
12170 jobs
Yakima, WA
$120,160
$57.77 an hour
1370 jobs
Lewiston, ID-WA
$112,190
$53.94 an hour
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Software Developers pay in Washington, charted
Pay over time
Washington, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Washington software developers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Washington vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $148,100 | $71.20 |
| Washington | $171,040 | $82.23 |
| Oregon | $149,060 | $71.66 |
| Idaho | $134,370 | $64.60 |
Related jobs in Washington
Average pay, Washington, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do software developers make in Washington?
The average is $171,040 a year, and the median is $166,540. That is $22,940 (15%) more than the U.S. average of $148,100.
What is the hourly wage in Washington?
$82.23 an hour on average; the median is $80.07.
Where in Washington do they earn the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($174,920), followed by Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA ($154,200). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is Lewiston, ID-WA ($112,190).
How does Washington rank?
Washington ranks #2 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2021–May 2025), occupation code 15-1252. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national software developers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.