Data Engineer Salary in Seattle, Washington

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How much does a Data Engineer make in Seattle, WA? The average Data Engineer salary in Seattle, WA is $146,385 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $131,485 and $161,291. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Sr Data Engineer- Ad Tech- Flink- Scala
Comcast Corporation - PHILADELPHIA , PA
FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data
- 123 days ago
Sr Data Engineer- Ad Tech- Flink- Scala
Comcast Corporation - PHILADELPHIA , PA
FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data
- 123 days ago
Data Scientist AI Engineer
VORTO - DENVER , CO
About VORTO. We are building software which enables businesses to be more economically and environmentally sustainable by digitally transforming the supply chai
- 24 days ago
Data Scientist AI Engineer
VORTO - PARKER , CO
About VORTO. We are building software which enables businesses to be more economically and environmentally sustainable by digitally transforming the supply chai
- 24 days ago
Data Scientist AI Engineer
VORTO - WESTMINSTER , CO
About VORTO. We are building software which enables businesses to be more economically and environmentally sustainable by digitally transforming the supply chai
- 24 days ago
Data Scientist AI Engineer
VORTO - ARVADA , CO
About VORTO. We are building software which enables businesses to be more economically and environmentally sustainable by digitally transforming the supply chai
- 124 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Data Engineer in Seattle, WA. The base salary for Data Engineer ranges from $131,485 to $161,291 with the average base salary of $146,385. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $135,891 to $171,164 with the average total cash compensation of $152,838.

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About Seattle, Washington    Seattle (/siˈætəl/ (listen) see-AT-əl) is a seaport city on the West Coast of the United States. It is the seat of King County, Washington. With an e....More

Seattle, Washington  area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

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