Virologist Salary
Updated on: May 20, 2026
How much does a Virologist make?
The average Virologist in the US makes $71,936.
The average bonus for a Virologist is $1,514 which represents 2.15% of their salary, with 5% of people reporting that they receive a bonus each year.
Virologists make the most in San Jose, CA at $142,029
averaging total compensation 97% greater than US average.
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On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?
The majority of people who work as Virologist say “10” when asked the question “On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?”
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