Computational Physicist Salaries
How much does a Computational Physicist make?
Total pay range
$164K - $263K/yr
$206K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$124K - $188K/yrBase pay
$40K - $75K/yrAdditional pay
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Popular companies for Computational Physicists
88 companies
88 Popular companies with Computational Physicist
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
4.3
$137K - $188K
/yrTotal Pay
$160K
Median
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Top paying industries
The top paying industry for a Computational Physicist in United States is Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $160,417.
The top paying company in Government & Public Administration for Computational Physicist is Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Government & Public Administration
$160,417
Government & Public Administration
The top paying company in Government & Public Administration for Computational Physicist is Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Recent salaries shared by Computational Physicist
40 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Computational Physicist
1-3 years
$189K/yr
$189K • $0
Livermore, CA
submitted on Nov 14, 2025
$189K/yr
$189K • $0
Computational Physicist
7-9 years
$181K/yr
$153K • $28K
Santa Clara, CA
submitted on Sep 7, 2025
$181K/yr
$153K • $28K
Computational Physicist
1-3 years
$169K/yr
$169K • $0
Livermore, CA
submitted on Jul 11, 2025
$169K/yr
$169K • $0
Computational Physicist
4-6 years
$171K/yr
$171K • $0
Albuquerque, NM
submitted on May 22, 2025
$171K/yr
$171K • $0
Computational Physicist
1-3 years
$34K - $40K/yr
Beavercreek, OH
submitted on Feb 5, 2025
$34K - $40K/yr
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Computational Physicist
4-6 years
$175K - $204K/yr
Livermore, CA
submitted on Sep 10, 2024
$175K - $204K/yr
Computational Physicist
4-6 years
$191K/yr
$191K • $0
Livermore, CA
submitted on Jul 27, 2024
$191K/yr
$191K • $0
Computational Physicist
15+ years
$226K/yr
$226K • $0
Livermore, CA
submitted on Mar 5, 2024
$226K/yr
$226K • $0
Computational Physicist
4-6 years
$197K/yr
$197K • $0
Livermore, CA
submitted on Mar 5, 2024
$197K/yr
$197K • $0
Computational Physicist
7-9 years
$143K - $166K/yr
Livermore, CA
submitted on Mar 3, 2024
$143K - $166K/yr
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Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Research & Science?
Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.Show more
Frequently asked questions about Computational Physicist salaries
How much does a Computational Physicist in United States make?
The average salary for a Computational Physicist is $206,245 per year or $99 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $325,277 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $164,007 (25th percentile) and $263,238 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 109 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Computational Physicist employees in United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Computational Physicist in United States?
The highest salary for a Computational Physicist in United States is $263,238 per year, $21,936 per month or $127 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Computational Physicist in United States?
The lowest salary for a Computational Physicist in United States is $164,007 per year, $13,667 per month or $79 per hour.