Updated 2026-04-22 · BLS OEWS May 2024

Software Engineer jobs in Seattle, WA

202 software engineers employed in metro (BLS May 2024) · $164,942 median · 27% above the national median.

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Software Engineer pay in Seattle, WA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Seattle metro. Half of Software Engineers earn inside that band.

25th$127,838 Median$164,942 75th$198,253 vs US27% above the national median

Source: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2024 OEWS estimates. Full Software Engineer salary guide →

Software Engineer pay bands in Seattle by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Staff Software Engineer

Typical staff band in Seattle

Example (illustrative)

Location: Seattle, WA
Typical pay range: $152,571–$181,436
Common on: iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Software Engineer

Typical mid level band in Seattle

Example (illustrative)

Location: Seattle, WA
Typical pay range: $135,252–$184,405
Common on: Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Software Engineer

Typical entry level band in Seattle

Example (illustrative)

Location: Seattle, WA
Typical pay range: $150,097–$181,436
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Lead Software Engineer

Typical lead band in Seattle

Example (illustrative)

Location: Seattle, WA
Typical pay range: $155,045–$193,312
Common on: iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Staff Software Engineer

Typical staff band in Seattle

Example (illustrative)

Location: Seattle, WA
Typical pay range: $145,148–$199,249
Common on: iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

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Software Engineer Career Ladder — Seattle Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Seattle’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

Entry Software Engineer0–2 yrs$118,758
Mid Software Engineer2–5 yrs$156,694
Senior Software Engineer5–8 yrs$197,930
Staff Software Engineer8–12 yrs$239,165
Lead Software Engineer12+ yrs$280,401

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2024 occupational percentiles for 15-xxxx codes.

Employers in the Software Engineer hiring market in Seattle

IBM
SAIC
Deloitte Digital
Cognizant
Accenture

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Seattle post Software Engineer jobs

Employers in the Seattle metro typically post Software Engineer roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

What Seattle Employers Actually Ask Software Engineers

Pulled from O*NET work-activities and real interview patterns for this occupation. Practice all four with Jobeezy’s InterviewRide drills.

Technical
How do you approach debugging a production issue with no error logs available?
Tests systematic diagnosis: metrics, tracing, reproduce locally, bisect. Interviewers want methodical thinking, not panic.
Technical
Describe your process for reviewing a pull request from a junior engineer.
Evaluates mentorship and code quality standards. Look for: correctness, readability, tests, security, then style.
Technical
How do you decide between building something in-house vs. using a third-party library?
Tests build-vs-buy reasoning: maintenance burden, licensing, security, team velocity, long-term ownership.
Technical
Walk me through how you'd design a rate limiter for a public API.
Classic system design. Token bucket or leaky bucket, Redis for distributed state, per-user vs per-IP, sliding window.

Software Engineer in Seattle, WA — Common Questions

How much does a Software Engineer earn in Seattle, WA?: Median $164,942/yr. 25th–75th percentile runs $127,838–$198,253. Source: BLS OEWS May 2024.
How many Software Engineer jobs are there in Seattle?: BLS OEWS May 2024 reports approximately 202 Software Engineer roles employed in the Seattle metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Seattle employers use for Software Engineer?: Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Software Engineer jobs for me?: Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Software Engineer openings in Seattle and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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