How much does a Scientist I make?
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$94,912
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Scientist I is $94,912 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $87,021 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 $7,891 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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For Research Scientist I
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What is the total pay trajectory for Research Scientist I?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Research Scientist I | $107,809 /yr |
| Research Scientist | $126,862 /yr |
| Senior Research Scientist | $188,284 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Scientist I in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Scientist I in United States. Employers include Genentech, BioMarin Pharmaceutical and The Clorox Company.
Top Paying Companies
For Scientist I in United States
| 1 | Genentech | $124,737 | |
| 2 | BioMarin Pharmaceutical | $122,695 | |
| 3 | The Clorox Company | $122,344 | |
| 4 | Amgen | $119,107 | |
| 5 | Roche | $118,252 | |
| 6 | Vertex Pharmaceuticals | $116,356 | |
| 7 | Beam Therapeutics | $115,805 | |
| 8 | CRISPR Therapeutics | $115,536 | |
| 9 | Chiron | $115,373 | |
| 10 | Bristol Myers Squibb | $115,314 |
For Research Scientist I
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What is the total pay trajectory for Research Scientist I?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Research Scientist I | $107,809 /yr |
| Research Scientist | $126,862 /yr |
| Senior Research Scientist | $188,284 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Scientist I at different companies?
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Scientist I Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Scientist I in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Scientist I in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $106,323, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $105,037, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $97,238, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $93,899, and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $90,028.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Scientist I are FICO, Charles River Analytics, and Raytheon BBN.
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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Scientist I pay FAQ
The average salary for a Scientist I is $94,912 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 3011 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Scientist I employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Scientist I in United States is $116,425 per year.
The lowest salary for a Scientist I in United States is $77,781 per year.
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