Hiring
129,288
job postings were active in Seattle in June 2026
Up 6.9% from a year earlier.
SoDo, Seattle
The job market inSeattle
2.6 million people work in the Seattle metro. See where they work, what they do and what they earn.
In demand
5,754
open postings for registered nurse roles
The most in-demand occupation in Seattle. Postings for rehabilitation therapist are up 14.9% from a year ago.
Beacon Hill, Seattle
Pay
$146,005
is the median salary for information technology workers here
The best-paid job function in Seattle. The median across the US is $67,324.
Central District, Seattle
Industries
298,131
people work in healthcare and wellness services
Another 204,833 work in information technology services and 142,429 in engineering and construction services.
First Hill, Seattle
Job titles
119,393
people work in industry software engineer roles
Industry software engineer is the most common job title in Seattle. Industry software engineer is growing fastest, up 7.7% in a year.
Pike Place, Seattle
Growth
14,486
jobs added over the past year at the largest employers that grew
Net headcount change across the 95 largest employers that grew. Amazon Leo grew fastest, up 115.2%.
Belltown, Seattle
Largest employer
105,430
people work at Amazon.com, Inc., the largest employer
The Boeing Co. and Government of the United States of America are the next largest employers in Seattle.
South Lake Union, Seattle
That's the job market in Seattle.
Everything behind the story, from the largest employers to what each job pays, is below.
What are the largest companies in Seattle?
The largest employer in the Seattle metro is Amazon.com, Inc., with about 105,430 people working in the area as of June 2026. About 2,590,254 people work across the metro. Total headcount in the Seattle metro grew 1.70% over the past year.
Data source: Revelio LabsCoverage: Seattle, WA (Census CBSA)Data as of June 2026
Workers in the Seattle metro
2.59M
2,590,254 jobs
12-month headcount change
+1.70%
across the Seattle metro
Average salary
$106,247
across employers, June 2026
How is the job market in Seattle?
Seattle employers had 129,288 active job postings in June 2026, up 6.9% from a year earlier. See job openings and hiring trends.
How many people work in Seattle?
About 2,590,254 people work in the Seattle metro as of June 2026, according to Revelio Labs workforce data. Total headcount in the Seattle metro grew 1.70% over the past year.
Sourced from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Healthcare and wellness services is the largest industry by headcount, at 298,131 jobs, followed by information technology services (204,833) and engineering and construction services (142,429). See top industries.
Amazon.com, Inc. is the largest employer, with about 105,430 people in the Seattle metro. Amazon Leo grew fastest among the largest employers, up +115.2%. Employers here had 129,288 active job postings in June 2026. See hiring trends.
- Metro area
- Seattle, WA
- State
- Washington
- Workers in the metro
- 2,590,254
- Largest employer
- Amazon.com, Inc.
- Largest industry
- Healthcare and Wellness Services
- 12-month change
- +1.70%
- Data as of
- June 2026
Top 15 largest companies in Seattle by employees (2026)
Amazon.com, Inc. employs the most people in the Seattle metro, followed by The Boeing Co. and Government of the United States of America.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon.com, Inc. | 105,430 | Digital Commerce | ||
| 2 | The Boeing Co. | 52,860 | Aerospace and Defense | ||
| 3 | Government of the United States of America | 45,705 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 4 | University of Washington | 39,063 | Education Services | ||
| 5 | Microsoft Corp. | 37,974 | Information Technology | ||
| 6 | Costco Wholesale Corp. | 23,862 | Retail and Consumer Goods | ||
| 7 | State of Washington | 16,596 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 8 | City of Seattle (Washington) | 12,563 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 9 | Alaska Air Group, Inc. | 10,792 | Commercial Aviation | ||
| 10 | Albertsons Cos., Inc. | 10,704 | Retail and Consumer Goods |
Source: Revelio Labs workforce data, Seattle metro, June 2026. How we count.
This is the top 15. Revelio tracks employers across the Seattle metro, with headcount by job function, hiring rate and attrition for each.
Walk through the full list with an expertTop industries in Seattle in 2026
The largest industries in the Seattle metro by headcount, from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Jobs by industry across the Seattle metro
Healthcare and wellness services, information technology services and engineering and construction services each employ more than 140,000 people here.
Loading- Healthcare and wellness services employs 298,131 people across the metro, the most of any industry.
Source: Revelio Labs, Seattle, June 2026.
Fastest growing companies in Seattle (2026)
Amazon Leo grew fastest, up +115.2%. 95 of the 200 largest employers in Seattle added employees over the past year.
Companies growing fastest in Seattle (June 2025 to June 2026)
Companies shrinking fastest in Seattle (June 2025 to June 2026)
Percent change in local headcount among the largest employers in the Seattle metro, June 2025 to June 2026.
The full top 10 growing and shrinking employers in Seattle, and where people leaving them go next.
See the full list with an expertCompanies hiring the most in Seattle (2026)
| Company | Active postings |
|---|---|
| Amazon.com, Inc. | 6,575 |
| Providence Health & Services | 890 |
| The Boeing Co. | 889 |
Active postings as of June 2026.
Most common and in-demand jobs in Seattle (2026)
Share of the Seattle metro workforce by job function, from career profiles.
Workforce by job function
LoadingSource: Revelio Labs career profiles, Seattle metro, June 2026.
Most common job titles
- 1Industry Software Engineer119,393
- 2Registered Nurse50,901
- 3Safety Specialist46,064
Fastest growing job titles
- 1Industry Software Engineer+7.7%
- 2Data Analyst+6.5%
- 3Sales Executive+5.9%
In-demand jobs in Seattle
Occupations with the most active job postings in the Seattle metro.
| Occupation | Active postings | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 5,754 | -35.4% |
| Rehabilitation Therapist | 5,395 | +14.9% |
| Maintenance Technician | 4,312 | +7.7% |
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, Seattle metro, June 2026. Change is active postings vs June 2025.
Seattle job market: hiring trends (2026)
Seattle employers had 129,288 active job postings in June 2026, up 6.9% from a year earlier.
129,288
Active job postings
as of June 2026
+6.9%
Change vs last year
active postings vs June 2025
Active job postings by month, Seattle metro, Jun 2024 to Jun 2026
Loading- Seattle employers had 129,288 active postings in Jun 2026, up 6.9% from Jun 2025.
- Active postings bottomed at 120,932 in Jun 2025 and peaked at 155,872 in Aug 2024.
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, deduplicated across job boards and company career sites.
Hiring and attrition rates for every Seattle employer, broken out by role.
Compare hiring rates with an expertAverage salary in Seattle (2026)
Median salary by job function in Seattle
Information technology pays the most. 7 of 10 functions pay above the US median.
Salaries from job postings and modeled compensation. Figures are annual base pay in USD.
Salary by role, seniority and employer in Seattle, compared with any other metro.
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Seattle companies: frequently asked questions
Amazon.com, Inc. is the largest employer in the Seattle metro, with about 105,430 people working in the area as of June 2026.
By local headcount, the 10 largest companies in Seattle are Amazon.com, Inc., The Boeing Co., Government of the United States of America, University of Washington, Microsoft Corp., Costco Wholesale Corp., State of Washington, City of Seattle (Washington), Alaska Air Group, Inc. and Albertsons Cos., Inc., based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
About 2,590,254 people work in the Seattle metro, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
By headcount across the metro, the biggest industries are healthcare and wellness services (298,131 jobs), information technology services (204,833) and engineering and construction services (142,429).
Among the largest employers in the Seattle metro, Amazon Leo (+115.2%), Helion Energy, Inc. (+33.6%) and Databricks, Inc. (+32.8%) grew fastest from June 2025 to June 2026.
By active job postings, the most in-demand occupations in the Seattle metro are registered nurse, rehabilitation therapist and maintenance technician, as of June 2026.
Seattle employers had 129,288 active job postings in June 2026, up 6.9% from a year earlier.
Monthly. This page reflects data as of June 2026.
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How we count
Revelio Labs counts the people who work at each employer in a metro area, based on public professional profiles. Each count is the employer's headcount in the metro at the end of the month, and it includes the employer's subsidiaries. We count the whole metro area, not just the city limits. Our counts are statistical estimates, so they can come in below a company's reported headcount, especially where many workers are part-time or seasonal.
Coverage of hourly and frontline jobs
Some workers are more likely to have an online profile than others. White-collar workers show up more than blue-collar workers, and people in big cities show up more than people in smaller ones. To correct for this, Revelio weights its data by occupation, comparing it with official workforce statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For example, if only a quarter of workers in a role have a profile, each profile we see counts as about four people. Counts for employers with many hourly workers, such as retail, hospitality, and home care, depend most on this adjustment and carry the widest margin.
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Revelio Labs. 'Largest Companies in Seattle.' Data as of June 2026. reveliolabs.com/locations/cities/seattle-wa-job-market
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