Research Scientist salaries
Average salary
$146.8–252.2K/ year
25th percentile
$100K
75th percentile
$300K
Based on
35 jobs
Salary by seniority
| Level | Average | Board baseline | vs. board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $91–147.9K | $80.6–119.1K | +20% |
| Mid-level | $125.4–266.5K | $113.3–173.9K | +36% |
| Senior | $164.1–266.6K | $148.3–214.8K | +19% |
Top locations
US
United States
30 jobs
$156.1–275.4K
CU
California, United States
19 jobs
$169.4–303.4K
SF
San Francisco, CA, United States
10 jobs
$168–288K
MU
Massachusetts, United States
3 jobs
$128.9–265.6K
MV
Mountain View, CA, United States
3 jobs
$219–329.5K
SW
Seattle, WA, United States
3 jobs
$175.7–293.9K
SC
Sunnyvale, CA, United States
3 jobs
$139–343.7K
TU
Texas, United States
3 jobs
$98.8–156K
WU
Washington, United States
3 jobs
$175.7–293.9K
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for Research Scientist?
- The average salary for Research Scientist is $146,816.00 – $252,182.00 per year, based on 35 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
- How is the salary figure for Research Scientist calculated?
- These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.