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Software Developer Salary in Washington (2026)
$80.07 per hour · take-home ≈ $125,096/year ($10,425/month) for a single filer
Software Developer pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $96,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $132,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $166,540 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $211,860 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $255,350 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 107,030 Software Developer jobs in Washington (occupation code 15-1252, “Software Developers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Software Developer salary of $166,540 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $125,096 — an effective tax rate of 24.9%.
| Gross (median) | $166,540 |
| Federal income tax | −$28,704 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,740 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $125,096 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $10,425 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software Developer make in Washington?
- The median Software Developer salary in Washington is $166,540 per year ($80.07 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $132,290 and $211,860.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software Developer in Washington?
- On the median salary of $166,540, a single filer in Washington takes home about $125,096 per year ($10,425 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 24.9%.
- How many Software Developer jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 107,030 Software Developer jobs in Washington in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Washington state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Washington.