Web Developer Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median web developer in the Seattle area earns $130,440 a year ($62.71 an hour), 41% above the U.S. median ($92,650) and about the same as the Washington median ($130,440). Half of the 3,470 web developers there earn between $101,090 and $131,900.
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,190 | $70,520 | $48,100 |
| 25th percentile | $101,090 | $98,830 | $64,230 |
| Median | $130,440 | $130,440 | $92,650 |
| 75th percentile | $131,900 | $131,030 | $126,230 |
| 90th percentile | $176,750 | $172,060 | $162,290 |
| Average | $128,940 | $124,290 | $98,770 |
| Jobs | 3,470 | 4,430 | 70,190 |
Seattle, WA ranks 4th for web developer pay among the 46 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($166,670).
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Check my payWeb developer pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $166,670
- San Francisco, CA: $152,450
- Washington, DC: $134,350
- Richmond, VA: $117,090
- Detroit, MI: $108,550
- Boston, MA: $108,520
- Baltimore, MD: $107,590
- Los Angeles, CA: $107,290
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- Software Developer: $167,280
- Software QA Tester: $129,690
- IT Support Specialist: $78,330
- Computer Systems Analyst: $133,690
- Network Administrator: $104,440
- Information Security Analyst: $161,780
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.