Software Engineer Salary in Washington
Based on 14K+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$131,800
$63.365/hr
vs National Average
$101,746
+29.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$73K – $206K
14K employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Software Engineer in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $72,620 |
| 25th percentile | $95,060 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $131,800 |
| 75th percentile | $169,340 |
| 90th percentile | $206,160 |
Historical Salary Trend — Software Engineer in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $105,120 |
| 2023 | $128,200 |
| 2024 | $131,800 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $105,120 | $89,712 |
| 2023 | $128,200 | $97,924 |
| 2024 | $131,800 | $101,746 |