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Research scientist salary in Seattle, WA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Research Scientist make in Seattle, WA?

Average base salary

$198,754
38%
above national average
Average $198,754
Low $114,499
High $345,007

The average salary for a research scientist is $198,754 per year in Seattle, WA. 262 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Research Scientist job openings in Seattle, WA

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Research Scientist/Engineer 3 ...
University Of Washington4.1out of 5 stars.
Seattle, WA
$80,244 - $85,200 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Research Scientist in Seattle, WA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Scale AI
 
$310,000per year
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ByteDance
 
$240,747per year
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ICONMA, LLC.
 
$218,395per year
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Axon
 
$207,675per year
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Medasource
 
$197,600per year
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ALLEN INSTITUTE
 
$194,666per year
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Highest paying cities for Research Scientists near Seattle, WA

  1. Seattle, WA
    $198,754 per year
  2. Bellevue, WA
    $172,138 per year
  3. Redmond, WA
    $137,299 per year
  4. Bothell, WA
    $112,943 per year
  5. Richland, WA
    $108,757 per year

Where can a Research Scientist earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Research Scientist get paid in Seattle, WA?

Junior Research Scientist

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Average $85,767 per year

Senior Research Scientist

Job openings
Average $240,367 per year