Research Scientist I Salary in Pasadena, CA

5 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 Research Scientist I in Pasadena is $145,200 — 19% above the national median of $121,514.

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$145,200
Average
$87,120
Min Est.
$261,360
Max Est.
5
Filings

Top Employers for Research Scientist I in Pasadena

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTER U.S., INC. $145,200 5
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Research Scientist I in Other Cities

Tampa, FL
$79,480
10 filings
Milwaukee, WI
$72,924
8 filings
Fort Collins, CO
$82,558
7 filings
Albany, NY
$70,064
6 filings
Cambridge, MA
$90,466
5 filings
Houston, TX
$68,717
5 filings
Seattle, WA
$93,103
5 filings

Other Roles in Pasadena

Architect ($85,464) Lead Application Developer ($143,582) Research Scientist Ii ($145,195) Software Developer ($112,998) Staff Scientist ($87,153) Data Scientist ($140,036) Software Engineer ($144,787) Law Clerk ($61,464)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.