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Kirkland, WA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($225k vs $130k national)

Kirkland, WA job market overview (June 2026)

The Kirkland, WA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 456 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and full-stack, with professional services as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in director and full-stack.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Kirkland, WA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Kirkland, WA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Director13——
Full-stack10$252k n=8—
Engineering9——
Crew / Cashier9——
Cook / Kitchen9——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other102——
Software Developers23$252k n=8—
Management Analysts6——
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products6——
Project Management Specialists5$278k n=4—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract55——
Full-time23$252k n=19—
Part-time11——
Intern1——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Professional Services252——
Retail114——
Technology64$225k n=21—
Food Service / Restaurants59——
Transportation & Logistics32——

Top categories

  • Director13
  • Full-stack10
  • Engineering9
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Cook / Kitchen9
  • Pharmacy8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other102
  • Software Developers23
  • Management Analysts6
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products6
  • Project Management Specialists5
  • Cooks, Restaurant3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Professional Services252
  • Retail114
  • Technology64
  • Food Service / Restaurants59
  • Transportation & Logistics32
  • Media & Entertainment30

Employment mix

  • Unspecified365 · 80%
  • Contract55 · 12%
  • Full-time23 · 5%
  • Part-time11 · 2%
  • Intern1 · 0%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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