Research Scientist Iii
H-1B Salary Data · 66 certified filings
$138,387Avg. Salary
$62,400Minimum
$234,100Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Research Scientist Iii is $138,387 — 14% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 66 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Research Scientist Iii?
The average H-1B salary for Research Scientist Iii is $138,387 based on 66 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $62,400 to $234,100.
$138,387
Average
$62,400
Minimum
$234,100
Maximum
66
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Research Scientist Iii
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | $186,020 | 26 |
| Underwriters Laboratories Inc. | $116,368 | 5 |
| SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | $79,230 | 4 |
| University of Texas Medical Branch | $73,182 | 4 |
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | $75,263 | 4 |
| AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. | $188,097 | 4 |
| The University of Alabama in Huntsville | $98,701 | 3 |
Section 2
Research Scientist Iii Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale, CA | $212,493 | 6 |
| Bellevue, WA | $168,617 | 8 |
| Seattle, WA | $148,519 | 12 |
| Houston, TX | $107,973 | 6 |
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Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.