Federal Way, WA

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Avg Salary

$81,371

across all roles

Cost Index

101

Average

Avg Rent

$1,580/mo

1-bed apartment

Affordability

6/10

Moderate Affordability

How affordable is Federal Way?

6/10

Moderate Affordability

Purchasing power score: 1.82× (take-home ÷ living costs)

With a cost of living index of 101 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $2,228/mo, Federal Way is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.

Cost of Living Benchmarks

Cost Index

101

US avg = 100

Est. Monthly Rent

$1,580

1-bed, city avg

Avg Disposable

$2,228

after taxes + living costs

Median Salary

$75,330

across all tracked roles

Purchasing Power

1.82×

take-home ÷ costs

Jobs Tracked

671

job titles with data

Highest-Paying Jobs in Federal Way

By gross annual salary

1.Nurse Anesthetists
$237,310
2.Computer And Information Research Scientists
$232,120
3.Compensation And Benefits Managers
$214,220
4.Computer And Information Systems Managers
$212,450
5.Dentists
$208,810
6.Natural Sciences Managers
$208,230
7.Medical Dosimetrists
$201,780
8.Advertising And Promotions Managers
$192,970
9.Architectural And Engineering Managers
$183,640
10.Financial Managers
$180,770

Best Jobs for Disposable Income

After taxes and living costs

1.Nurse Anesthetists
$11,714/mo
2.Computer And Information Research Scientists
$11,399/mo
3.Compensation And Benefits Managers
$10,310/mo
4.Computer And Information Systems Managers
$10,202/mo
5.Dentists
$9,981/mo
6.Natural Sciences Managers
$9,945/mo
7.Medical Dosimetrists
$9,553/mo
8.Advertising And Promotions Managers
$9,017/mo
9.Architectural And Engineering Managers
$8,449/mo
10.Financial Managers
$8,275/mo

Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Federal Way

These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.

Concierges

$1/mo left

$44,760/yr gross

Janitors And Cleaners

$5/mo left

$44,820/yr gross

Print Binding And Finishing Workers

$9/mo left

$44,890/yr gross

Pharmacy Aides

$17/mo left

$45,030/yr gross

Food Batchmakers

$19/mo left

$45,060/yr gross

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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.