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    Computer Scientist Salaries

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    Average Base Pay
    $99,050/yr
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    Average$4,039
    Range$791 - $13,834
    How much does a Computer Scientist make?

    The national average salary for a Computer Scientist is $99,050 in United States. Filter by location to see Computer Scientist salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 924 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Computer Scientist employees.

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    Computer Scientist
    Adobe
    $132,177/yr
    Range: $12K - $195K
    191 salaries
    $132,177/yr
    $12K$195K
    Computer Scientist
    Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
    $157,128/yr
    Range: $102K - $232K
    50 salaries
    $157,128/yr
    $102K$232K
    Computer Scientist
    SRI International
    $137,570/yr
    Range: $89K - $166K
    33 salaries
    $137,570/yr
    $89K$166K
    Computer Scientist
    US Navy
    $83,742/yr
    Range: $59K - $136K
    22 salaries
    $83,742/yr
    $59K$136K
    Computer Scientist
    US Air Force
    $78,672/yr
    Range: $49K - $103K
    22 salaries
    $78,672/yr
    $49K$103K
    Computer Scientist
    US Department of Defense
    $95,859/yr
    Range: $55K - $123K
    22 salaries
    $95,859/yr
    $55K$123K
    Computer Scientist
    Naval Information Warfare Systems Command
    $92,950/yr
    Range: $60K - $142K
    21 salaries
    $92,950/yr
    $60K$142K

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    Computer Scientist
    Naval Surface Warfare Center
    $79,737/yr
    Range: $47K - $126K
    19 salaries
    $79,737/yr
    $47K$126K
    Computer Scientist
    US Army
    $80,481/yr
    Range: $50K - $143K
    17 salaries
    $80,481/yr
    $50K$143K
    Computer Scientist
    Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic
    $89,160/yr
    Range: $63K - $116K
    17 salaries
    $89,160/yr
    $63K$116K
    Computer Scientist
    NAWC
    $75,804/yr
    Range: $51K - $108K
    16 salaries
    $75,804/yr
    $51K$108K
    Computer Scientist
    University of Southern California
    $133,293/yr
    Range: $119K - $151K
    12 salaries
    $133,293/yr
    $119K$151K
    Computer Scientist - Monthly
    Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
    $12,070/mo
    Range: $9K - $18K
    11 salaries
    $12,070/mo
    $9K$18K
    Computer Scientist
    National Institute of Standards and Technology
    $80,622/yr
    Range: $50K - $115K
    10 salaries
    $80,622/yr
    $50K$115K
    Computer Scientist
    US Geological Survey
    $68,343/yr
    Range: $41K - $90K
    9 salaries
    $68,343/yr
    $41K$90K
    Computer Scientist
    GE
    $122,388/yr
    Range: $89K - $131K
    8 salaries
    $122,388/yr
    $89K$131K
    Computer Scientist
    US Naval Research Laboratory
    $89,182/yr
    Range: $63K - $128K
    8 salaries
    $89,182/yr
    $63K$128K
    Computer Scientist
    Naval Undersea Warfare Center
    $79,605/yr
    Range: $63K - $128K
    8 salaries
    $79,605/yr
    $63K$128K
    Computer Scientist
    FAA
    $109,356/yr
    Range: $76K - $111K
    7 salaries
    $109,356/yr
    $76K$111K
    Computer Scientist
    Hill Air Force Base
    $58,880/yr
    Range: $49K - $85K
    7 salaries
    $58,880/yr
    $49K$85K
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    Recent Salary Reports

    Below are the most recent computer scientist salary reports. Employer name has been removed to protect anonymity.

    $140,000
    per year
    A Computer Scientist in the New York City, NY Area area reported making $140,000 per year
    Job Highlights
    3-4 years experience
    New York City, NY Area area
    Full-time
     
    1001 to 5000 employees
    Nonprofit Organization
    $232,000
    per year
    A Computer Scientist in the San Francisco, CA Area area reported making $232,000 per year
    Additional Pay
    $3k cash bonus
    Job Highlights
    10+ years experience
    San Francisco, CA Area area
    Full-time
     
    1001 to 5000 employees
    Government
    $75,000
    per year
    A Computer Scientist in the Bakersfield, CA Area area reported making $75,000 per year
    Job Highlights
    1-2 years experience
    Bakersfield, CA Area area
    Full-time
     
    1001 to 5000 employees
    Government
    $28,154
    per year
    A Computer Scientist (1550) in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Area area reported making $28,154 per year
    Job Highlights
    1-2 years experience
    Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Area area
    Full-time
     
    201 to 500 employees
    Company - Public
    $82,000
    per year
    A Computer Scientist in the Washington, DC Area area reported making $82,000 per year
    Job Highlights
    1-2 years experience
    Washington, DC Area area
    Full-time
     
    1001 to 5000 employees
    Government
    $78,000
    per year
    A Computer Scientist in the Boulder, CO Area area reported making $78,000 per year
    Job Highlights
    5-7 years experience
    Boulder, CO Area area
    Full-time
     
    501 to 1000 employees
    Nonprofit Organization
    $97,500
    per year
    A Computer Scientist in the Bakersfield, CA Area area reported making $97,500 per year
    Additional Pay
    $2k cash bonus
    Job Highlights
    Bakersfield, CA Area area
    Full-time
     
    1001 to 5000 employees
    Company - Private
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