Computer Science Professor salary in Seattle, WA
Based on 17 certified H-1B filings in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Tacoma, Everett, Renton, Bothell.
Also listed as: Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Assistant Professor Computer Science
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $81,752 |
| 25th | $102,600 |
| 50th (median) | $119,997 |
| 75th | $134,838 |
| 90th | $156,625 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $100,008 | $87,036 | $111,750 | 15 |
| FY2021 | $105,546 | $90,151 | $118,068 | 27 |
| FY2022 | $108,000 | $100,683 | $114,300 | 13 |
| FY2023 | $108,000 | $92,885 | $125,916 | 15 |
| FY2024 | $107,000 | $100,296 | $118,008 | 17 |
| FY2025 | $119,997 | $114,003 | $130,500 | 13 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 4 |
Cost of living
Seattle's median Computer Science Professor salary of $119,997 is worth about $108,000 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Seattle = 111.1).
Compared with all workers here
All Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in the Seattle, WA area earned a median of $99,110 in May 2025 (470 employed). The H-1B median here is $119,997, 21% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington | $120,650 | 10 |
| Seattle University | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 6 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 6 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.