Seattle is the 4th fastest growing market in North America for high-tech job opportunities. In fact, despite challenges presented in 2020, the majority of Seattle-based tech companies are still expanding and hiring additional tech talent or remaining stable at their current size.
Skilled technology professionals in Seattle are ranked at the very top of the tech talent pool across the nation. As an IT professional in the Emerald City, now is a particularly important time to understand the demand for certain skills and how the growth in high-tech opportunities is affecting salaries.
While a few questions remain unanswered around challenges presented in 2020, one thing is for certain: the tech hiring landscape in Seattle remains competitive and presents great opportunities for growth in tech innovation, careers and salaries.
In this flourishing tech hub, there are numerous opportunities both for tech employers to find top talent, and for tech professionals to find competitive and niche opportunities. Our IT Salaries for 2021 provide a deeper look into Seattle's unique market and highlight the tech market trends, insights and salary data you need to know.
Want a glimpse into Seattle's tech salary trends? Continue reading for an overview of the highest paying tech jobs in the most demanding tech sectors.
Software Developer Salaries
According to Evans Data Corporation, the worldwide Software Developer population is expected to grow from 23.9 million in 2019, to 28.7 million in 2024. This steady increase in demand for Software Developers comes from an existing need for this skillset that has not been met in previous years. Those roles include:
Full Stack Software Developer Salaries
Salary Range: $173,407 - $211,269
Salary Range: $190,319 - $228,382
Salary Range: $147,868 - $185,656
Salary Range: $196,881 - $247,195
Infrastructure Salaries
According to Global Channel Chief at Google, Carolee Gearhart, “Gartner is estimating that by 2021, 75 percent of midsize and large organizations will have adopted multi-cloud or a hybrid strategy." Enterprise companies are embracing a multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud offering where they can get the best out of each solution. Related roles include:
Cloud Architect Salaries
Salary Range: $192,941 - $227,335
DevOps Architect Salaries
Salary Range: $194,256 - $236,257
DevOps Engineer Salaries
Salary Range: $164,604 - $205,561
Infrastructure and Security Architect Salaries
Salary Range: $186,072 - $224,290
Data Salaries
Data Scientist – The hot job of the 21st century. With the amount of data in the world predicted to reach a whopping 175 zettabytes by 2025, it's no surprise that the demand for data professionals has increased. Data Scientists and related roles have become some of the most sought after jobs.
Salary Range: $169,658 - $218,470
Salary Range: $223,132 - $262,508
Salary Range: $160,130 - $208,111
Salary Range: $183,756 - $269,071
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