How much does a Bioinformatics Scientist make?

Updated Sep 10, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$109K - $175K/yr
Base Pay
$100K - $158K/yr
Additional Pay
$9K - $17K/yr

$138K

/yr
$109K$175K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Bioinformatics Scientist is $137,504 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $125,705 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 $11,799 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 $109K-$175K/yr?

Related Job Titles

For Bioinformatics Scientist

Some related job titles are Assistant Professor - Bioinformatics Salaries with median pay of $166,179, Bioinformatics Analyst Salaries with median pay of $107,250, Bioinformatics Research Scientist Salaries with median pay of $161,189, Senior Scientist, Computational Biology Salaries with median pay of $125,505.

Top Paying Companies

For a Bioinformatics Scientist in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Bioinformatics Scientist in United States. Employers include Ancestry, Seven Bridges and Genentech.

1
Ancestry
Ancestry
$188,322/yr
96 open jobs
2
Seven Bridges
$164,860/yr
4
Roche
$143,023/yr
7
SynapDx
$134,016/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Bioinformatics Scientist in United States

1Ancestry$188,322
2Seven Bridges$164,860
3Genentech$147,356
4Roche$143,023
5DNAnexus$140,924
6Invitae$137,396
7SynapDx$134,016
8Regeneron$132,201
9Illumina$131,665
10Ambry Genetics$129,882

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Illumina
3.8
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 41 salaries from this location

$131,665

 / yr
Thermo Fisher Scientific
3.7
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 19 salaries from this location

$123,579

 / yr
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
4
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 19 salaries from this location

$97,797

 / yr
Illumina
3.8
Bioinformatics Scientist ISee 15 salaries from this location

$118,470

 / yr
Guardant Health
3.4
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 14 salaries from this location

$126,331

 / yr
Regeneron
3.9
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 14 salaries from this location

$132,201

 / yr
Institute for Systems Biology
4
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 12 salaries from this location

$108,276

 / yr

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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
4.6
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 12 salaries from this location

$103,999

 / yr
Ancestry
3.5
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 11 salaries from this location

$188,322

 / yr
Human Longevity
3.8
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 10 salaries from this location

$127,868

 / yr
Invitae
3.2
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 10 salaries from this location

$137,396

 / yr
Genentech
4.2
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 10 salaries from this location

$147,356

 / yr
Tempus Labs
3.1
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 9 salaries from this location

$127,647

 / yr
SynapDx
5
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 9 salaries from this location

$64

 / hr
Ambry Genetics
3.2
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 7 salaries from this location

$129,882

 / yr
NYGC
3.9
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 7 salaries from this location

$103,487

 / yr
Veracyte
3.4
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 7 salaries from this location

$116,175

 / yr
Axle Informatics
3.4
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 6 salaries from this location

$116,859

 / yr
NIH
4.3
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 6 salaries from this location

$110,604

 / yr
Roche
4.2
Bioinformatics ScientistSee 5 salaries from this location

$143,023

 / yr
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Bioinformatics Scientist Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Illumina Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 41 salaries reported$131,665/yr
Thermo Fisher Scientific Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 19 salaries reported$123,579/yr
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 19 salaries reported$97,797/yr
Illumina Bioinformatics Scientist I salaries - 15 salaries reported$118,470/yr
Guardant Health Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 14 salaries reported$126,331/yr
Regeneron Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 14 salaries reported$132,201/yr
Institute for Systems Biology Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 12 salaries reported$108,276/yr
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 12 salaries reported$103,999/yr
Ancestry Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 11 salaries reported$188,322/yr
Human Longevity Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 10 salaries reported$127,868/yr
Invitae Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 10 salaries reported$137,396/yr
Genentech Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 10 salaries reported$147,356/yr
Tempus Labs Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 9 salaries reported$127,647/yr
SynapDx Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 9 salaries reported$64/hr
Ambry Genetics Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 7 salaries reported$129,882/yr
NYGC Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 7 salaries reported$103,487/yr
Veracyte Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 7 salaries reported$116,175/yr
Axle Informatics Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 6 salaries reported$116,859/yr
NIH Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 6 salaries reported$110,604/yr
Roche Bioinformatics Scientist salaries - 5 salaries reported$143,023/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Bioinformatics Scientist in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Bioinformatics Scientist in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $176,591, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $128,875, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $118,405, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $116,859, and Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $110,672.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$176,591

    28% Higher than other industries

  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$128,875

    1% Higher than other industries

  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$118,405

    7% Lower than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$116,859

    9% Lower than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$110,672

    15% Lower than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Bioinformatics Scientist are Ancestry and Seven Bridges.

AncestryAncestry$188,322/yr
Seven BridgesSeven Bridges$164,860/yr

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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Years at Recent Employer

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Bioinformatics Programmer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$55,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Bioinformatics Specialist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$52,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Bioinformatics Scientist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$130,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Bioinformatician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$73,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Bioinformatics Scientist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$180,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Bioinformatician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$86,146

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Bioinformatics Scientist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$89,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Research Bioinformatician

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$116,000

/yr

$115K | $1K

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Bioinformatics Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$80,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago

Bioinformatics Scientist pay FAQ

The average salary for a Bioinformatics Scientist is $137,504 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 638 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Bioinformatics Scientist employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Bioinformatics Scientist in United States is $174,815 per year.

The lowest salary for a Bioinformatics Scientist in United States is $108,674 per year.

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

Bioinformatics scientist salaries and job security are both high, reflecting the field’s rapid growth and high educational barriers to entry. Bioinformatics scientists who work for pharmaceutical companies or other private sector firms generally earn more than those who work for colleges or universities. The world’s renewed focus on the dangers of infectious diseases is projected to lead to increased funding opportunities at the intersection of public health and bioinformatics scientists. Candidates with expertise in both these subfields may command especially lucrative pay.

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Around 76% of bioinformatics scientists are satisfied with their pay, according to Glassdoor ratings. Cash bonuses, commissions, and profit sharing can affect pay. Time on the job may increase the base salary of those in the role.

Bioinformatics scientist compensation has a wide pay range starting at $87,978.16 and ending at $216,352.99 with commission, profit sharing, and cash bonuses. Choosing a specialty helps you on the average career path of a bioinformatics scientist. Getting your graduate degree and earning relevant experience can help you move into senior bioinformatics scientist positions that offer a higher pay ceiling and potentially better benefits.

Do you want to make more from your bioinformatics scientist career? As an entry-level employee, it can take years to move to the next level and then even more time after to advance to each level. Continuing your education can help you move forward on your career path more quickly than if you do not. Consider applying for a role as a senior research scientist once you have a graduate's degree in business administration, optical engineering, or relevant experience. Getting additional certifications in related fields, like computer science, may also help bioinformatics scientists make more money.

Start by researching bioinformatics scientist jobs in the area and take note of the salaries they offer. If you have a graduate degree, use it as a tool when negotiating for a higher salary in your current or new job. When applying, focus on highlighting your industry-specific skills to remain competitive. Going through a bioinformatics scientist internship may also help you get the skills you need to negotiate a higher starting wage. You can also bring up your specialty or any certifications you've earned. Tell your employer how they improve your value and why you deserve a better offer.

About 75.97% of Bioinformatics Scientist professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $11,799 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Bioinformatics Scientist in United States as a good salary.

Bioinformatics Scientist professionals in United States have a wide total pay range, between $87,978 and $216,353 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $137,504 following the average career path of a Bioinformatics Scientist.

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