First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers pay range in Seattle
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $124,130 or more. The middle half of first-line supervisors of production and operating workers in Seattle earn between $67,340 and $100,400.
- $59K10th
- $67K25th
- $80KMedian
- $100K75th
- $124K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $86,690 | $7,224 | $41.68 |
| Median | $80,460 | $6,705 | $38.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $67,340 | $5,612 | $32.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,400 | $8,367 | $48.27 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers pay in Seattle vs. Washington and the U.S.
First-line supervisors of production and operating workers in Seattle earn 3% more than the Washington average ($84,000) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($76,600). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $74,450.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $86,690 | $80,460 | $58,640 | $124,130 | 6,760 |
| Washington | $84,000 | $79,310 | $55,020 | $122,830 | 14,500 |
| United States | $76,600 | $74,450 | $47,130 | $108,750 | 673,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary after taxes in Seattle
On the average salary of $86,690, a single filer in Seattle takes home about $69,816 a year, or $5,818 a month and $2,685 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Seattle a good place for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Seattle area are 11% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 111.1), so the average $86,690 buys what about $78,006 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Seattle ($72,610). A typical home costs $750,279, or 8.7 years of this average salary before tax.
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary in other Washington cities
Seattle ranks 3rd of 11 Washington metro areas for this job; Bremerton pays the most ($106,970).
- Bremerton$106,970
- Longview$89,760
- Seattle$86,690
- Kennewick$85,650
- Bellingham$84,370
- Mount Vernon$82,810
- Spokane$77,820
- Olympia$77,410
- Wenatchee$74,970
- Yakima$74,820
All First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salaries in Washington
Highest-paying cities for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Norwich, CT pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($107,590).
- Norwich, CT$107,590
- Bremerton, WA$106,970
- Baton Rouge, LA$105,960
- Lexington Park, MD$100,730
- Lake Charles, LA$100,470
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary by city
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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary in Seattle: questions
How much do first-line supervisors of production and operating workers make an hour in Seattle?
$41.68 an hour on average, and $38.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level first-line supervisors of production and operating workers salary in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $67,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the first-line supervisors of production and operating workers take-home pay in Seattle?
About $69,816 a year ($5,818 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $86,690. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do first-line supervisors of production and operating workers earn more in Seattle than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% more than the U.S. average for this job ($76,600).
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 51-1011; area Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (42660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
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