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H.R. Salary and Equity in Seattle 2026

How much does a H.R. expect to make at Seattle-based startups? The average expected salary for H.R.s in Seattle-based startups is 150k per year, with a range from 16k to 316k. These amounts were gathered from Wellfound self-reported data and represent the median salary range. The salary range for H.R.s in Seattle startups varies depending on factors such as industry, experience, skills, and startup stage.

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3 years

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The average salary for a H.R. in Seattle is $150,050, which is 6.1% lower than the average Seattle startup salary of$159,875. H.R. salaries in Seattle are based on exclusive Wellfound data. All data is updated on a weekly basis. Factors that may influence salary include: years of experience, title, size of company, skill-set, and industry.

Top of market

$192,450/yr

Range $110k - $316k

Average

$150,050/yr

Range $105k - $175k

Below Average

$114,500/yr

Range $16k - $136k


Industries

The highest average salary a H.R. in Seattle can get in Lead Generation, that is $162,500. This pay is 6.3% higher than the average H.R. salary in Seattle, which is $152,900. The highest-paying industries in 2023 are: Lead Generation (avg $162,500 per year), Mobile Payments (avg $162,500 per year), Office Manager (avg $162,500 per year).

Years of experience

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Top of Market

The highest average salary a H.R. in Seattle can get with 10+ years of experience, that is $264,500. This pay is 65.4% higher than the average salary in Seattle startups, which is $159,875. The salary range varies with years of experience and depends on other factors such as skill set, size of company, and industry.