How much does a Senior Scientist make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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$153,841 / yrTotal Pay
$112,829 / yrBase Pay
$41,012 / yrAdditional Pay

$153,841

 / yr
$97K$248K
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The estimated total pay for a Senior Scientist is $153,841 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $112,829 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 $41,012 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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Total Pay Trajectory

For Senior Research Scientist

$156,132 /yr
Senior Research Scientist
$125,575 /yr
Adjunct Research Scientist
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Top Paying Companies

For a Senior Scientist in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Senior Scientist in United States. Employers include Microsoft, Adobe and Aetion.

1
Microsoft
$241,198/yr
2
Adobe
$237,393/yr
3
Aetion
$209,144/yr
4
FICO
$203,446/yr
Total Pay Trajectory

For Senior Research Scientist

$156,132 /yr
Senior Research Scientist

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$160,508

 / yr

$132,436

 / yr

$156,683

 / yr

$148,766

 / yr

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Top Paying Industries

For a Senior Scientist in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Senior Scientist in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $180,884, Insurance with a median total pay of $175,114, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $169,535, Agriculture with a median total pay of $159,403, and Financial Services with a median total pay of $158,481.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$180,884

    14% Higher than other industries

  • InsuranceInsurance$175,114

    12% Higher than other industries

  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$169,535

    9% Higher than other industries

  • AgricultureAgriculture$159,403

    3% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$158,481

    2% Higher than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Senior Scientist are Microsoft, Adobe, and Aetion.

MicrosoftMicrosoft$241,198/yr
AdobeAdobe$237,393/yr
AetionAetion$209,144/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.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Senior Scientist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$155,000

/yr

$135K | $20K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Senior Associate Scientist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$83,616

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Senior Research Scientist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$100,200

/yr

$97K | $3K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Senior Scientist I

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$146,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Sr. Scientist

United States of America

 | <1 year

$77,000

/yr

$75K | $2K

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Senior Scientist

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$106,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Senior Scientist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$76,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Senior Associate Scientist

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$88,500

/yr

$84K | $5K

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Senior Scientist

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$169,100

/yr

$132K | $37K

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday

Senior Scientist pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Senior Scientist is $112,829 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Senior Scientist salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 9097 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Senior Scientist employees.

The highest salary for a Senior Scientist in United States is $173,305 per year.

The lowest salary for a Senior Scientist in United States is $73,457 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Senior Scientist or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Senior Scientist.