Salary report
Full-Stack Engineer in Seattle Salary 2026
Median total compensation for full-stack engineers in Seattle is $236K. The 10th–90th percentile band runs from $179K to $335K.
Full-Stack Engineer in Seattle pay band
| Percentile | Total compensation | Who lands here |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $179K | Junior or early-career engineers; lower-tier employers |
| 25th percentile | $203K | Mid-level at non-tech-first companies |
| Median (50th) | $236K | Senior at most software companies |
| 75th percentile | $278K | Senior at top-paying tech employers |
| 90th percentile | $335K | Staff/principal IC, top-tier total comp |
Seattle's big-tech density (Amazon, Microsoft, plus AI infra teams from Google, Meta, and Anthropic) pushes medians slightly above San Francisco for senior roles. Washington has no state income tax, which materially affects take-home.
About the full-stack engineer role
Full-stack engineers ship features end-to-end across frontend, backend, databases, and deployment. They are especially valued at startups and growth-stage companies where versatility multiplies engineering throughput.
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How we computed this
Numbers are estimates synthesized from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS, May 2025 release, SOC 15-1252 Software Developers) and hand-curated total-comp medians at tech employers calibrated against public salary surveys. They reflect 2026 market conditions and refresh annually after the next BLS release.
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