Software Developers pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for software developers is $80.07 an hour ($166,540 a year). About 107,030 people work in this job there.
That is 22% higher than the U.S. median ($135,980). Washington ranks 2nd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for software developers in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $46.54 | $96,810 |
| 25% of workers | $63.60 | $132,290 |
| Half of workers (median) | $80.07 | $166,540 |
| 75% of workers | $101.86 | $211,860 |
| 90% of workers | $122.76 | $255,350 |
Software Developers pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $167,280 | 92,770 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $146,200 | 690 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $131,970 | 160 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $130,690 | 1,840 |
| Longview-Kelso | $130,000 | 150 |
| Bellingham | $128,250 | 640 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $127,800 | 820 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $124,060 | 1,920 |
| Yakima | $115,170 | 170 |
| Walla Walla | $114,920 | 90 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $106,640 | 270 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for software developers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +10.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 95,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysts | $129,410 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $75,220 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $128,940 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $130,480 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $103,910 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $128,480 |
| Information Security Analysts | $154,940 |
| Computer Network Architects | $168,070 |
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