Software Developers Salary in Washington
Software Developers in Washington earn a median of $166,540 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $166,540
- vs. U.S. median
- +22% ($135,980)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 107,030
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $96,810; the top 10% earn over $255,350. Nationally the range is $82,460 to $214,670.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$128,480 median in Washington
- Computer Systems Analysts$129,410 median in Washington
- Web Developers$130,440 median in Washington
- Data Warehousing Specialists$128,760 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Database Administrators$118,140 median in Washington
- Database Architects$128,760 median in Washington
Software Developers pay in Washington
How much do software developers make in Washington?
The median is $166,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $96,810 and the top 10% earn over $255,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for software developers?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 50 (+22% vs. the national median of $135,980). Living costs are not included.