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Redmond, Washington Job Market Report

DecliningUpdated October 18, 2026

Active Listings

31

Avg Salary Range

$115K - $224K

Remote %

0%

Ghost Rate

22%

H-1B Sponsors

18%

Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power

Compare Redmond, WA commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 111.2).

Explore 31 Redmond Listings→
Spatial Hub Radar · Redmond, WA
Approx. cost index: 111.20% State Tax
Bellevue, WA6 mi · cost index 111.2Seattle, WA11 mi · cost index 111.2Portland, OR151 mi · cost index 104.8San Francisco, CA684 mi · cost index 118.4San Jose, CA714 mi · cost index 117.8Redmond, WA31 Jobs · 0% Remote

Relocation Take-Home Pay & Tax Comparator

Compare standard of living and state income tax impact across US tech hubs using official BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP).

Popular hubs:
Nominal Offer in Redmond:$140,000/yr
Current: Redmond, WA

$140,000

BEA Price Parity: 111.2

0% State Income Tax

Target: San Francisco, CA

$149,065

BEA Price Parity: 118.4

State tax applies

San Francisco is approximately 6% more expensive+6% cost drag

To maintain the standard of living of $140,000 in Redmond, you need at least $149,065 in San Francisco based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

CA levies state income taxes, whereas Redmond, WA features 0% state income tax on earned wages.

Top Roles in Redmond

  • Director Business Strategy1
  • Knowledge Engineer Manager - Back-end Engineer1
  • Senior Engineer, Full-Stack Technology - Minecraft1
  • Marketing Measurement & Strategy Lead1
  • Marketing & Sales - Community Partnerships Marketing Manager IV1
  • Senior Marketing Manager, Digital Trust & Global Regulations (Community)1
  • Operations Program Manager [AQ-20293]1
  • Senior Program Manager1
  • Engineering Manager1
  • Azure Advanced Cloud Engineer 2 - Customer Focused1
Director Business Strategy
1
Knowledge Engineer Manager - Back-end Engineer
1
Senior Engineer, Full-Stack Technology - Minecraft
1
Marketing Measurement & Strategy Lead
1
Marketing & Sales - Community Partnerships Marketing Manager IV
1
Senior Marketing Manager, Digital Trust & Global Regulations (Community)
1
Operations Program Manager [AQ-20293]
1
Senior Program Manager
1
Engineering Manager
1
Azure Advanced Cloud Engineer 2 - Customer Focused
1

Top Hiring Companies

Microsoft

11 listings

AppLab Systems, Inc

3 listings

Aquent

2 listings

Amazon

2 listings

Accenture

1 listing

Mojang Studios

1 listing

Pyramid Consulting, Inc

1 listing

Sigma Design

1 listing

Rocketdyne

1 listing

Remote vs On-Site

Remote: 0%On-site: 100%
Remote / HybridOn-site

Job Quality

ShouldApply's scoring engine rates how realistic each job description's requirements are. Based on 15 scored listings in Redmond.

0%

Realistic

(0 jobs)

73%

Ambitious

(11 jobs)

13%

Overloaded

(2 jobs)

13%

Unrealistic

(2 jobs)

Where These Jobs Come From

LinkedIn27Monster3Indeed1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs are available in Redmond?

There are 31 active job listings in Redmond, WA right now, pulled from 4 job boards and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 755.

What is the average salary in Redmond?

Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Redmond is $115K to $224K. Median salary sits at $142K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.

What percentage of Redmond jobs are remote?

0% of active Redmond listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.

How common are ghost jobs in Redmond?

The average ghost probability across scored Redmond listings is 22%. Ghost jobs are postings with low hiring intent: old listings, vague descriptions, or roles that never get filled. ShouldApply's scoring engine flags these so you don't waste applications.

What are the top hiring companies in Redmond?

The most active employers in Redmond include Microsoft, AppLab Systems, Inc, Aquent, Amazon, Accenture. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.