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Software Developers average salary by city in Washington
- Seattle$174,920
- Bremerton$141,130
- Longview$139,760
- Kennewick$135,150
- Spokane$135,110
- Wenatchee$132,950
- Olympia$131,210
- Bellingham$130,430
- Mount Vernon$121,700
- Walla Walla$121,190
- Yakima$120,160
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $174,920 | $167,280 | $132,800 | $130,824 | 111 |
| Bremerton | $141,130 | $146,200 | $103,220 | $107,728 | 106 |
| Longview | $139,760 | $130,000 | $99,340 | $106,792 | 98 |
| Kennewick | $135,150 | $127,800 | $97,770 | $103,641 | 100 |
| Spokane | $135,110 | $130,690 | $103,000 | $103,614 | 100 |
| Wenatchee | $132,950 | $131,970 | $102,180 | $102,137 | 104 |
| Olympia | $131,210 | $124,060 | $105,850 | $100,948 | 104 |
| Bellingham | $130,430 | $128,250 | $97,760 | $100,415 | 103 |
| Mount Vernon | $121,700 | $106,640 | $101,630 | $94,446 | 102 |
| Walla Walla | $121,190 | $114,920 | $88,100 | $94,087 | 99 |
| Yakima | $120,160 | $115,170 | $81,660 | $93,363 | 96 |
*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.
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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 15-1252.
- 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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