Seattle is the highest-paying H1B product manager market in the US, with 5,800 FY2024 filings and a median wage of $198,000 -- 65% above national. Amazon and Microsoft define the ceiling: senior PMs at L6/L7 routinely exceed $250K total cash. Washington's zero income tax makes Seattle's real PM compensation the best in the country.
| Role | Median |
|---|---|
| PM II | $168,000 |
| Senior PM L6 | $208,000 |
| Principal PM L7 | $252,000 |
| Director of PM | $295,000 |
| VP Product | $348,000 |
Source: DOL LCA disclosures, FY2024.
| Employer | Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Amazon Product | $208,000 |
| Microsoft PM | $218,000 |
| Google Seattle PM | $228,000 |
| Tableau / Salesforce | $195,000 |
| Expedia Group | $188,000 |
| Zillow | $192,000 |