Research Scientist salary in King County, WA

The average salary for a research scientist in King County, WA is $64,500 per year. Research scientist salaries in King County, WA can vary between $28,000 to $374,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 463 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as research scientist.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for research scientists in King County, WA: Microsoft ($336,000 a year), Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research ($56,000 a year), and Seattle Children's Hospital ($53,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for research scientists in King County, WA: Redmond, WA ($237,500 a year), Bellevue, WA ($124,000 a year), and Kirkland, WA ($72,000 a year).