Science and research salaries in the United States (Staff)

The median yearly salary of science and research jobs in the United States (Staff) is USD 191,300, from 55 open positions with a salary. Half of them pay between USD 168,800 and USD 241,800.

Median yearly salary: USD 191,300

Middle half: USD 168,800 – USD 241,800

Amounts are yearly, in USD. Hourly, daily, weekly and monthly pay is converted to a yearly amount. Positions in other currencies do not count.

Salary by level

Level	Median yearly salary	Middle half	Positions
Entry	USD 107,500	USD 79,250 – USD 137,500	57
Mid	USD 132,000	USD 94,300 – USD 161,025	39
Senior	USD 147,250	USD 118,575 – USD 161,092	89
Staff	USD 191,300	USD 168,800 – USD 241,800	55

Top paying companies

Flagship Pioneering, Inc. — USD 235,150 (positions: 3)
Nurix — USD 216,100 (positions: 4)
Calico — USD 208,500 (positions: 3)

Trend

From USD 209,937 on 2026-10-23 to USD 196,775 on 2026-11-12

Newest positions with a salary

Principal Applied Scientist

USD 200K–300K / year
Remote
Staff
Science and research

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Director of Product, Clover R&D

Clover HealthAI and dataRemote - USA

USD 207K–270K / year
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US only
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Science and research

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Principal Applied Scientist

Robots and PencilsManufacturing and hardwareUS Remote

USD 200–300K / year
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Science and research

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Staff Threat Intelligence Researcher

USD 86K–240K / year
Remote
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Science and research

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Principal Decision Scientist, Client Analytics

IbottaE-commerce and retailHybrid - Denver

USD 159K–190K / year
Hybrid
Staff
Science and research

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Associate Director, Analytical Development - Biologics

Mirum PharmaceuticalsBiotech, pharma and medtechFoster City

USD 190K–210K / year
Hybrid
Staff
Science and research

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Director, Head of Investigative Toxicology

NurixBiotech, pharma and medtechBrisbane, California

USD 240.1K–281.7K / year
On-site
Staff
Science and research

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Senior Director, Nonclinical Toxicology

NurixBiotech, pharma and medtechBrisbane, California

USD 312.9K–344.9K / year
Staff
Science and research

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Senior Scientist / Principal Scientist, Induced Proximity

NurixBiotech, pharma and medtechBrisbane, California

USD 162K–175.7K / year
On-site
Staff
Science and research

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Principal Scientist, Lentiviral Vector Cell Line Development

AsimovBiotech, pharma and medtechBoston, MA

USD 170K–190K / year
Staff
Science and research

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