How much does a Scientist II make?
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$117K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a Scientist II is $117,217 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $99,723 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 $17,494 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 $98K-$141K/yr?
For Research Scientist II
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What is the total pay trajectory for Research Scientist II?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Research Scientist II | $134,438 /yr |
| Senior Research Scientist | $164,180 /yr |
| Adjunct Research Scientist | $130,631 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Scientist Ii in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Scientist Ii in United States. Employers include BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Cepheid and NanoString.
Top Paying Companies
For Scientist Ii in United States
| 1 | BioMarin Pharmaceutical | $152,434 | |
| 2 | Cepheid | $146,215 | |
| 3 | NanoString | $142,279 | |
| 4 | Singular Genomics | $141,170 | |
| 5 | 10x Genomics | $140,854 | |
| 6 | Ultragenyx | $139,914 | |
| 7 | AbbVie | $138,438 | |
| 8 | Biovision | $138,088 | |
| 9 | Alexion Pharmaceuticals | $137,796 | |
| 10 | Zymergen | $137,110 |
For Research Scientist II
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What is the total pay trajectory for Research Scientist II?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Research Scientist II | $134,438 /yr |
| Senior Research Scientist | $164,180 /yr |
| Adjunct Research Scientist | $130,631 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Scientist II at different companies?
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$132,076
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Top Paying Industries
For a Scientist Ii in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Scientist Ii in United States are Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $115,647, Information Technology with a median total pay of $109,154, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $106,045, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $105,507, and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $104,412.
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
Top paying companies in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology for Scientist Ii are BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Cepheid, and NanoString.
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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.
Scientist II pay FAQ
The average salary for a Scientist II is $117,217 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 3422 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Scientist II employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Scientist II in United States is $141,076 per year.
The lowest salary for a Scientist II in United States is $98,422 per year.
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