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Chief Executives average salary by city in Washington
- Seattle$393,060
- Bremerton$325,260
- Spokane$311,850
- Kennewick$293,870
- Bellingham$274,580
- Yakima$272,680
- Mount Vernon$262,550
- Olympia$243,830
- Wenatchee$241,650
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $393,060 | $370,000 | $260,990 | $273,479 | 111 |
| Bremerton | $325,260 | $268,090 | $211,550 | $231,002 | 106 |
| Spokane | $311,850 | $260,940 | $184,340 | $222,601 | 100 |
| Kennewick | $293,870 | $287,180 | $179,050 | $211,336 | 100 |
| Bellingham | $274,580 | $236,930 | $162,260 | $199,251 | 103 |
| Yakima | $272,680 | $238,180 | $208,300 | $198,061 | 96 |
| Mount Vernon | $262,550 | $207,100 | $179,990 | $191,421 | 102 |
| Olympia | $243,830 | $204,190 | $160,110 | $179,131 | 104 |
| Wenatchee | $241,650 | $210,760 | $145,020 | $177,700 | 104 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-1011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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