Report: Kirkland software engineers are among best paid in the US
New research by Blind, a social network for employees in tech and other industries, shows that Washington state ranks top of the list for cities with the highest-paid software engineers.
For example, the city of Kirkland topped the list with a total compensation of $267,000. Seattle was second at $242,000, along with Bellevue and Redmond coming in third and fourth.
The research looked at salary, total pay for engineers on the platform, and total compensation, which included base pay, stock, and bonuses. Blind conducted the study across the Pacific Northwest including, Oregon, Washington, and Vancouver, British Columbia.