Research Scientist salaries
Average salary
$232–373.2K/ year
25th percentile
$168K
75th percentile
$445K
Based on
143 jobs
Salary by seniority
| Level | Average | Board baseline | vs. board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $162.6–256.1K | $105.3–166.2K | +54% |
| Mid-level | $226.1–400K | $157–243.1K | +57% |
| Senior | $260.5–402.7K | $192.9–291K | +37% |
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Top locations
US
United States
132 jobs
$231.7–371.7K
CU
California, United States
115 jobs
$237.3–382.3K
SF
San Francisco, CA, United States
61 jobs
$295–455.1K
SC
Santa Clara, CA, United States
32 jobs
$171.9–295.6K
NY
New York, United States
11 jobs
$205.5–312.9K
MP
Menlo Park, CA, United States
7 jobs
$230–324.3K
SC
Sunnyvale, CA, United States
7 jobs
$136.9–379.9K
NY
New York, NY, United States
5 jobs
$258–362K
WU
Washington, United States
5 jobs
$171.8–279.1K
MV
Mountain View, CA, United States
3 jobs
$151.3–233K
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for Research Scientist?
- The average salary for Research Scientist is $231,962.00 – $373,165.00 per year, based on 143 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.