Postdoctoral Scientist Salary in Seattle, WA

6 certified H-1B filings

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Postdoctoral Scientist in Seattle is $79,948 — 34% below the national median of $121,514.

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$79,948
Average
$47,968
Min Est.
$143,906
Max Est.
6
Filings

Top Employers for Postdoctoral Scientist in Seattle

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
Howard Hughes Medical Institute $79,948 6
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Postdoctoral Scientist in Other Cities

Los Angeles, CA
$70,289
30 filings
Ashburn, VA
$78,962
10 filings
New York, NY
$82,594
10 filings
Boston, MA
$76,370
7 filings
Oklahoma City, OK
$56,268
5 filings
Stanford, CA
$81,807
5 filings

Other Roles in Seattle

Software Development Engineer Ii ($160,389) Software Engineer ($172,297) Software Dev Engineer I ($130,212) Software Dev Engineer II ($167,788) Software Development Engineer I ($127,528) Software Dev Engineer III ($205,607) Software Development Engineer Iii ($188,805) Applied Scientist Ii ($167,574)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.