How much does a Political Scientist make?
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$85,500
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Political Scientist is $85,500 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $78,511 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 $6,989 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.
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Research Scientist | $124,446 /yr |
| Senior Research Scientist | $157,315 /yr |
| Adjunct Research Scientist | $126,333 /yr |
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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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Political Scientist pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Political Scientist is $78,511 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Political Scientist salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 21 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Political Scientist employees.
The highest salary for a Political Scientist in United States is $128,007 per year.
The lowest salary for a Political Scientist in United States is $48,154 per year.
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