Salary of Research Scientist in United States 2026

How much does a Research Scientist earn?

$82,968 / Annual
Based on 6845 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $62,856 Average salary: $82,968 Maximum: $11,664

Minimum
$62,856 Average salary
$82,968 Maximum
$11,664

$6,914 / Monthly
Based on 6845 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $5,238 Average salary: $6,914 Maximum: $972

Minimum
$5,238 Average salary
$6,914 Maximum
$972

$230 / Daily
Based on 6845 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $175 Average salary: $230 Maximum: $32

Minimum
$175 Average salary
$230 Maximum
$32

$43 / Hourly
Based on 6845 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $33 Average salary: $43 Maximum: $6

Minimum
$33 Average salary
$43 Maximum
$6

Salary data updated: April 2026

Salary of Research Scientist in United States

Associate Research Scientist or Research Scientist

4 days ago

New York, NY, United States Columbia University Full-time

The Department of Chemistry at Columbia University is looking to fill the position of Associate Research Scientist or...
Associate Research Scientist or Research Scientist

2 months ago

New York City, NY, United States Columbia University Full-time

The Department of Chemistry at Columbia University is looking to fill the position of Associate Research Scientist or...
Research Scientist

4 weeks ago

Stony Brook, New York, United States Stony Brook University Full-time

Research Scientist / Senior Research ScientistJob Number:2600797Official Job Title:Research ScientistJob Field:Research...

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Salaries in United States {year}

All positions in Manufacturing/mechanical

Position	Average salary / Annual
QA Lead	$109,176	View listings
QA Engineer	$99,996	View listings
Validation Engineer	$97,500	View listings
Quality Assurance Engineer	$92,496	View listings
Quality Manager	$90,000	View listings
Quality Assurance Manager	$90,000	View listings
Quality Control Manager	$87,528	View listings
Safety Manager	$87,000	View listings
Research Scientist	$82,968	View listings
QA Analyst	$82,872	View listings

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FAQ - Research Scientist

The average salary for Research Scientist is USD82,968 per year in United States. Salary estimates are based on 6845 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Research Scientist in United States.

The lowest salary of Research Scientist per year in United States is USD62,856

The highest salary for Research Scientist per year in United States is USD11,664

Data updated: April 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United States. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 6,845 job postings with salary.