Rates by state / Washington / City of Seattle - (WA)
Municipal · 472,309 residential customers
City of Seattle - (WA) electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 14.7¢ per kWh in 2025, 4% above the Washington average of 14.1¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
14.7¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$88/mo
At 594 kWh a month
1-year change
+4.6%
5 years: +24.2%
Average rate by year
202011.9¢
202111.8¢
202212.1¢
202312.8¢
202414.1¢
202514.7¢
City of Seattle - (WA) bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at City of Seattle - (WA)'s 2025 average rate of 14.7¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | City of Seattle - (WA) | Washington average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh (about average here) | $74 | $71 |
| 750 kWh | $111 | $106 |
| 1,000 kWh | $147 | $141 |
| 1,500 kWh | $221 | $212 |
| 2,000 kWh | $295 | $282 |
Other utilities in Washington
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Puget Sound Energy Inc | 1,104,338 | 17.0¢ |
| PUD No 1 of Snohomish County - (WA) | 349,905 | 12.1¢ |
| Avista Corp | 247,159 | 14.2¢ |
| PUD No 1 of Clark County - (WA) | 223,119 | 10.6¢ |
| City of Tacoma - (WA) | 177,554 | 11.4¢ |
| PacifiCorp | 114,998 | 14.3¢ |
| PUD No 1 of Benton County | 50,835 | 9.1¢ |
| PUD No 1 of Cowlitz County | 48,849 | 9.2¢ |
City of Seattle - (WA): common questions
- How much does City of Seattle - (WA) charge per kWh?
- City of Seattle - (WA) residential customers paid an average of 14.7¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average City of Seattle - (WA) electric bill?
- The average City of Seattle - (WA) household used 594 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $88 a month at the average rate.
- Is City of Seattle - (WA) cheaper than other utilities in Washington?
- City of Seattle - (WA)'s average rate is 4% above the Washington average of 14.1¢. 34 of 38 utilities in Washington have a lower average rate.
- Did City of Seattle - (WA) raise rates?
- City of Seattle - (WA)'s average residential rate changed +4.6% from 2024 to 2025 and +24.2% since 2020.
- Is my City of Seattle - (WA) bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Washington homes and your rate with City of Seattle - (WA)'s average.
Got a City of Seattle - (WA) bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.