Salary Breakdown for Seattle
The median individual income in Seattle is $62,510 per year, which works out to approximately $5,209/month or $30.05/hour for full-time workers. The median household income is $110,781.
Cost of Living Adjusted Salary
Seattle's cost of living index is 172 (national average = 100). The median salary of $62,510 in Seattle has the purchasing power of approximately $36,343 at the national average cost of living. The high cost of living in Seattle means you need a significantly higher salary to maintain the same standard of living as cheaper cities.
Top Employers in Seattle
- Amazon
- Microsoft
- Boeing
Major Industries in Seattle
- Technology
- Aerospace
- Retail
How Seattle Compares to Washington
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Cost of Living in Seattle
See a detailed breakdown of housing, groceries, utilities, and more on our cost of living in Seattle page.
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