How much does a Bioinformatics Scientist make?

Updated Nov 30, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$119K - $173K/yr
Base Pay
$100K - $138K/yr
Additional Pay
$19K - $35K/yr

$142K

/yr
$119K$173K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Bioinformatics Scientist is $142,453 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $117,423 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $25,030 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $119K-$173K/yr?

Top Paying Companies

For a Bioinformatics Scientist in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Bioinformatics Scientist in United States. Employers include Genentech, Ancestry and Roche.

1
Genentech
Genentech
$185,419/yr
225 open jobs
3
Roche
$153,981/yr
9
Seven Bridges
$139,969/yr
10
SynapDx
$139,639/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Bioinformatics Scientist in United States

1Genentech$185,419
2Ancestry$179,468
3Roche$153,981
4Illumina$149,999
5Regeneron$148,706
6Medical Science & Computing$148,102
7Invitae$147,405
8Guardant Health$146,772
9Seven Bridges$139,969
10SynapDx$139,639

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Illumina
3.7
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 42 salaries from all locations

$149,999

 / yr
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
4
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 33 salaries from all locations

$92,226

 / yr
Guardant Health
3.3
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 23 salaries from all locations

$146,772

 / yr
Thermo Fisher Scientific
3.6
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 20 salaries from all locations

$118,654

 / yr
Tempus Labs
3.1
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 18 salaries from all locations

$128,288

 / yr
Illumina
3.7
Bioinformatics Scientist ISee 16 salaries from all locations

$130,360

 / yr
Regeneron
3.9
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 15 salaries from all locations

$148,706

 / yr

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Kelly
3.4
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 15 salaries from all locations

$52

 / hr
Ancestry
3.5
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 13 salaries from all locations

$179,468

 / yr
Institute for Systems Biology
4.1
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 13 salaries from all locations

$111,225

 / yr
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
4.7
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 13 salaries from all locations

$87,582

 / yr
Axle Informatics
3.4
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 11 salaries from all locations

$111,258

 / yr
Genentech
4.1
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 11 salaries from all locations

$185,419

 / yr
Washington University in St. Louis
4.1
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 11 salaries from all locations

$71,108

 / yr
Human Longevity
3.8
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 10 salaries from all locations

$128,126

 / yr
Invitae
3.1
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 10 salaries from all locations

$147,405

 / yr
SynapDx
5
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 9 salaries from all locations

$67

 / hr
Roche
4.2
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 8 salaries from all locations

$153,981

 / yr
NYGC
3.9
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 8 salaries from all locations

$87,696

 / yr
Veracyte
3.3
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 8 salaries from all locations

$131,874

 / yr
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Bioinformatics Scientist Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Illumina Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 42 salaries reported$149,999/yr
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 33 salaries reported$92,226/yr
Guardant Health Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 23 salaries reported$146,772/yr
Thermo Fisher Scientific Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 20 salaries reported$118,654/yr
Tempus Labs Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 18 salaries reported$128,288/yr
Illumina Bioinformatics Scientist I salaries - 16 salaries reported$130,360/yr
Regeneron Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 15 salaries reported$148,706/yr
Kelly Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 15 salaries reported$52/hr
Ancestry Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 13 salaries reported$179,468/yr
Institute for Systems Biology Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 13 salaries reported$111,225/yr
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 13 salaries reported$87,582/yr
Axle Informatics Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 11 salaries reported$111,258/yr
Genentech Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 11 salaries reported$185,419/yr
Washington University in St. Louis Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 11 salaries reported$71,108/yr
Human Longevity Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 10 salaries reported$128,126/yr
Invitae Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 10 salaries reported$147,405/yr
SynapDx Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 9 salaries reported$67/hr
Roche Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 8 salaries reported$153,981/yr
NYGC Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 8 salaries reported$87,696/yr
Veracyte Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 8 salaries reported$131,874/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Bioinformatics Scientist in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Bioinformatics Scientist in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $148,102, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $128,288, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $111,258, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $110,164, and Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $107,812.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$148,102

    17% Higher than other industries

  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$128,288

    4% Higher than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$111,258

    11% Lower than other industries

  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$110,164

    12% Lower than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$107,812

    14% Lower than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Bioinformatics Scientist are Ancestry, Medical Science & Computing, and Seven Bridges.

AncestryAncestry$179,468/yr
Seven BridgesSeven Bridges$139,969/yr

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.

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Bioinformatics Scientist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$80,500

/yr

$80K | $500

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Bioinformatics Scientist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$109,800

/yr

$107K | $3K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Bioinformatics Analyst

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$122,005

/yr

$110K | $12K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Bioinformatics Scientist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$140,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Bioinformatician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Bioinformatics Scientist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$120,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

1-3 years
3 days ago
Bioinformatician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$6,000

/mo

Submitted 3 days ago

1-3 years
3 days ago
Bioinformatics Analyst

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$120,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

1-3 years
3 days ago
Taxonomist

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$200,005

/yr

$200K | $5

Submitted 3 days ago

10-14 years
3 days ago

Bioinformatics Scientist pay FAQ

The average salary for a Bioinformatics Scientist is $142,453 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 760 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Bioinformatics Scientist employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Bioinformatics Scientist in United States is $172,717 per year.

The lowest salary for a Bioinformatics Scientist in United States is $118,923 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Bioinformatics Scientist or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Bioinformatics Scientist.

Bioinformatics scientist salaries and job security are both high, reflecting the field’s rapid growth and high educational barriers to entry. Bioinformatics scientists who work for pharmaceutical companies or other private sector firms generally earn more than those who work for colleges or universities. The world’s renewed focus on the dangers of infectious diseases is projected to lead to increased funding opportunities at the intersection of public health and bioinformatics scientists. Candidates with expertise in both these subfields may command especially lucrative pay.

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Around 76% of bioinformatics scientists are satisfied with their pay, according to Glassdoor ratings. Cash bonuses, commissions, and profit sharing can affect pay. Time on the job may increase the base salary of those in the role.

Bioinformatics scientist compensation has a wide pay range starting at $101,315.77 and ending at $204,658.42 with commission, profit sharing, and cash bonuses. Choosing a specialty helps you on the average career path of a bioinformatics scientist. Getting your graduate degree and earning relevant experience can help you move into senior bioinformatics scientist positions that offer a higher pay ceiling and potentially better benefits.

Do you want to make more from your bioinformatics scientist career? As an entry-level employee, it can take years to move to the next level and then even more time after to advance to each level. Continuing your education can help you move forward on your career path more quickly than if you do not. Consider applying for a role as a senior research scientist once you have a graduate's degree in business administration, optical engineering, or relevant experience. Getting additional certifications in related fields, like computer science, may also help bioinformatics scientists make more money.

Start by researching bioinformatics scientist jobs in the area and take note of the salaries they offer. If you have a graduate degree, use it as a tool when negotiating for a higher salary in your current or new job. When applying, focus on highlighting your industry-specific skills to remain competitive. Going through a bioinformatics scientist internship may also help you get the skills you need to negotiate a higher starting wage. You can also bring up your specialty or any certifications you've earned. Tell your employer how they improve your value and why you deserve a better offer.

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