Research Scientist I Salary in Seattle, WA

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 Seattle is $93,104 — 23% below the national median of $121,514.

Section 1
$93,104
Average
$55,862
Min Est.
$167,586
Max Est.
5
Filings

Top Employers for Research Scientist I in Seattle

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL $56,985 3
Amazon.com Services LLC $147,282 2
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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
Pasadena, CA
$145,200
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.