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Senior Scientist Salary

Updated on: Nov 27, 2023

How much does a Senior Scientist make?

The average Senior Scientist in the US makes $118,924. The average bonus for a Senior Scientist is $23,436 which represents 24.54% of their salary, with 5% of people reporting that they receive a bonus each year. Senior Scientists make the most in San Jose, CA at $234,802 averaging total compensation 97% greater than US average.

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Senior Scientist Salary Average

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Recent Salary Records for Senior Scientist

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Type Asian Or Pacific Islander Male
Size of company 201-500 employees
City Houston
Yearly Salary reported $87,000
Type Asian Or Pacific Islander Male
Size of company 201-500 employees
City Houston
Yearly Salary reported $87,000
Type Asian Or Pacific Islander Male
Size of company 201-500 employees
City Houston
Yearly Salary reported $87,000
Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 501-1,000 employees
City Minneapolis
Yearly Salary reported $70,582
Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 501-1,000 employees
City Minneapolis
Yearly Salary reported $70,582
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 11-50 employees
City San Diego
Yearly Salary reported $90,000
Type Hispanic Or Latino Male
Size of company 501-1,000 employees
City Boston
Yearly Salary reported $135,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 51-200 employees
City Palo Alto
Yearly Salary reported $105,000
Type Hispanic Or Latino Male
Size of company 501-1,000 employees
City Boston
Yearly Salary reported $135,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 51-200 employees
City Palo Alto
Yearly Salary reported $105,000
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Senior Scientist Culture Ratings

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How would you rate your CEO?

The majority of people who work as Senior Scientist say “8” when asked the question “How would you rate your CEO?”

Senior Scientist Salary by Company in the US

Gain valuable into the compensation of Senior Scientists in the US. Compare and examine the salary ranges to understand the current trends.

Sequence Bio Logo
Sequence Bio
5 salaries recorded
$87,000/year
Denali Therapeutics Logo
Denali Therapeutics
4 salaries recorded
$92,000/year
General Mills Inc. Logo
General Mills Inc.
3 salaries recorded
$91,333/year
Paragon Bioservices Logo
Paragon Bioservices
3 salaries recorded
$104,000/year
Cabot Corporation Logo
Cabot Corporation
2 salaries recorded
$105,633/year
Catalent Pharma Solutions Logo
Catalent Pharma Solutions
2 salaries recorded
$100,559/year
Agios Pharmaceuticals Logo
Agios Pharmaceuticals
2 salaries recorded
$135,000/year
AKRAYA INC Logo
AKRAYA INC
2 salaries recorded
$70,582/year
Brain Corporation Logo
Brain Corporation
2 salaries recorded
$135,000/year
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