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Updated Dec 13, 2021
How much does a Research Scientist make?
Updated Dec 13, 2021
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$96,231 / yrTotal Pay
$72,237 / yrBase Pay
$23,994 / yrAdditional Pay
$96,231
/ yr$29K$390K
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The estimated total pay for a Research Scientist is $96,231 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $72,237 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 $23,994 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. The typical Research Scientist salary is $72,237. Salaries can range from $28,628 - $390,343. When factoring in additional pay and benefits, Research Scientist in United States can expect their total pay value to be on average $96,231.
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$96,231 /yr
Research Scientist$105,569 /yr
Senior Research Scientist$105,651 /yr
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Research Scientist | $96,231 /yr |
| Senior Research Scientist | $105,569 /yr |
| Adjunct Research Scientist | $105,651 /yr |
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Research Scientist$50K
$108K
$50,417 - $107,857 Range
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Research Scientist Salaries
Recent User Submitted Salaries for Research Scientist in United States of America
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Share Salary Anonymously$109,000
/yrAvg Base Salary7 days ago by a Research Scientist with 4 to 6 years of experience
$65,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Research Scientist with 1 to 3 years of experience
$65,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Scientist with 1 to 3 years of experience
$110,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Scientist with 1 to 3 years of experience
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Share Salary Anonymously$65,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Research Scientist with less than one year of experience
$50,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Research Scientist with 10 to 14 years of experience
$50,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Scientist with 4 to 6 years of experience
$105,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Scientist with less than one year of experience
$70,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Research Scientist with 1 to 3 years of experience
$72,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Scientist with 1 to 3 years of experience
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Recent User Submitted Salaries for Research Scientist
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| $109K /yr | ||
| $65K /yr | ||
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Frequently asked questions about a Research Scientist salaries
The national average salary for a Research Scientist is $97,507 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Research Scientist salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 15394 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Research Scientist employees.
The highest salary for a Research Scientist in United States is $168,305 per year.
The lowest salary for a Research Scientist in United States is $56,491 per year.
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