Research Scientist salary
The median Research Scientist salary in the US is $167k to $263k per year, based on 75 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.
Updated 2026-09-10. Figures come from live job postings and refresh daily.
These figures come from current postings, not survey self-reports, so they track what employers are actually offering right now.
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Common questions
What is the average Research Scientist salary?
The median Research Scientist salary in the US is $167k to $263k per year, based on 75 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.
What is the salary range for a Research Scientist?
Most Research Scientist roles in the US fall between $114k (25th percentile) and $310k (75th percentile), measured from current openings.
How is this Research Scientist salary calculated?
It is calculated from 75 active Research Scientist job postings in the US that publish a salary range, not from survey self-reports. The figures refresh as new roles are posted.