Research Scientist Iii Salary in Seattle, WA

12 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 Iii in Seattle is $148,519 — 22% above the national median of $121,514.

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$148,519
Average
$89,111
Min Est.
$267,334
Max Est.
12
Filings

Top Employers for Research Scientist Iii in Seattle

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
Amazon.com Services LLC $186,404 5
SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL $79,230 4
AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. $187,045 2
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Research Scientist Iii in Other Cities

Bellevue, WA
$168,617
8 filings
Houston, TX
$107,973
6 filings
Sunnyvale, CA
$212,493
6 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.