How much does a Scientist make?
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/yrThe estimated total pay for a Scientist is $118,738 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $109,583 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 $9,154 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 $95K-$149K/yr?
For Research Scientist
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What is the total pay trajectory for Research Scientist?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Research Scientist | $140,533 /yr |
| Senior Research Scientist | $164,088 /yr |
| Adjunct Research Scientist | $130,408 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Scientist in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Scientist in United States. Employers include Meta, Apple and Stealth Startup.
Top Paying Companies
For Scientist in United States
| 1 | Meta | $272,548 | |
| 2 | Apple | $252,233 | |
| 3 | Stealth Startup | $223,634 | |
| 4 | Microsoft | $218,726 | |
| 5 | Yahoo | $213,518 | |
| 6 | Amazon | $213,416 | |
| 7 | Adobe | $212,760 | |
| 8 | Applied Materials | $181,729 | |
| 9 | Juul Labs | $180,243 | |
| 10 | Genentech | $177,997 |
For Research Scientist
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What is the total pay trajectory for Research Scientist?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Research Scientist | $140,533 /yr |
| Senior Research Scientist | $164,088 /yr |
| Adjunct Research Scientist | $130,408 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Scientist at different companies?
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Scientist Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Scientist in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Scientist in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $141,718, Insurance with a median total pay of $126,288, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $120,049, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $119,889, and Agriculture with a median total pay of $119,180.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Scientist are Meta, Apple, and Stealth Startup.
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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 pay FAQ
The average salary for a Scientist is $118,738 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 16576 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Scientist employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Scientist in United States is $149,122 per year.
The lowest salary for a Scientist in United States is $94,965 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Scientist or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Scientist.
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