Computer Programmers Salary in Washington

Computer programmers in Washington earn the most in Spokane (average $113,420 a year) and the least in Olympia ($101,790), across the 4 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the computer programmers average at $126,540 and the median at $125,620 for 2,540 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $105,170.

Computer Programmers average salary by city in Washington

Spokane$113,420
Bremerton$107,480
Bellingham$106,700
Olympia$101,790

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Spokane	$113,420	$125,240	$97,420	$88,621	100
Bremerton	$107,480	$102,150	$80,430	$84,442	106
Bellingham	$106,700	$104,240	$94,120	$83,893	103
Olympia	$101,790	$108,740	$77,560	$80,439	104

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Computer Programmers salary in other states

Computer Programmers salary by city and state

More about pay in Washington

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1251.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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