Seattle, Washington Job Market Report

●StableUpdated October 15, 2026

Active Listings

242

Avg Salary Range

$128K - $185K

Remote %

Ghost Rate

22%

H-1B Sponsors

24%

Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power

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

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Spatial Hub Radar · Seattle, WA

Approx. cost index: 111.20% State Tax

Purchasing Power Translator

See what a Seattle salary is worth in another tech hub after a rough cost-index adjustment. State taxes are not included.

Nominal Offer in Seattle:$145,000/yr

Compare Purchasing Power Against:

Equivalent Purchasing Power in San Francisco, CA:

$154,388+6% stretch

Based on an approximate cost index of 111.2 for Seattle. Taxes are not included. WA has no state income tax on wages.

Top Roles in Seattle

Lead Product Analyst, Content Supply & Understanding

Senior Marketing Manager, Global Executive Marketing, AWS Global Executive Marke

Marketing Manager SEO, AWS Search Marketing

senior data scientist, Supply Chain Data Science (Seattle, WA)

Senior Technical Program Manager, Data Center Engineering Global Integrated Faci

Excel Analyst

Associate Sales Representative- Medical Device/DME ( Distributor Opportunity)

Route Sales Representative

Seattle,WA:Aramark Uniform Route Sales Representative at Aramark

Inside Sales Representative - Immediate Hire - Seattle, WA

Top Hiring Companies

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

15 listings

Google

10 listings

TikTok

8 listings

ExecutivePlacements.com

5 listings

Amazon

5 listings

DoorDash

4 listings

Seattle Children's Hospital

4 listings

Nordstrom

4 listings

King County

4 listings

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 635 scored listings in Seattle.

Realistic

(0 jobs)

64%

Ambitious

(406 jobs)

26%

Overloaded

(163 jobs)

10%

Unrealistic

(66 jobs)

Where These Jobs Come From

LinkedIn137Indeed18Trabajo.org15ZipRecruiter11Careers At Seattle Children's4Careers At Nordstrom4Monster3Women For Hire - Job Board2JobServe2Netlify2

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs are available in Seattle?

There are 242 active job listings in Seattle, WA right now, pulled from 4 job boards and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 10,000.

What is the average salary in Seattle?

Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Seattle is $128K to $185K. Median salary sits at $145K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.

What percentage of Seattle jobs are remote?

0% of active Seattle 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 Seattle?

The average ghost probability across scored Seattle 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 Seattle?

The most active employers in Seattle include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, TikTok, ExecutivePlacements.com, Amazon. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.