magnifying-glass
magnifying-glass
map-pin
magnifying-glass
magnifying-glass
map-pin
Beta
Mint salarieschevron right iconResearch Scientistchevron right iconCalifornia

Research Scientist salary in California

Average salary
$94,500/yr
Based on 1,942 income tax records
$35,500
$395,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$54K
 
$90K
 
$100K
 
$123K
 
$116K
$35,500
$395,000
How much do Research Scientists make?
The average total salary for a Research Scientist is $94,500 per year. This is based on data from 1,942 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Research Scientist and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Research Scientist salary can vary between $35,500 to $395,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
Learn more about Mint Salary
DATA PROVIDED BY turbotax icon

Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

From consenting TurboTax customers

Research Scientist salary by location

View as a list

Research Scientist salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
icon
Adobe, California
23 income tax records
$569,500/yr
$136K – $939K
icon
Google, California
73 income tax records
$419,500/yr
$195K – $867K
icon
Apple, California
17 income tax records
$310,500/yr
$170K – $836K
icon
NVIDIA, California
11 income tax records
$266,000/yr
$136K – $827K
icon
Toyota Research Institute, California
12 income tax records
$256,000/yr
$97K – $510K
icon
Gilead Sciences, California
30 income tax records
$224,000/yr
$138K – $369K
icon
Intel, California
12 income tax records
$195,500/yr
$121K – $253K
icon
Genentech, California
22 income tax records
$182,500/yr
$72K – $449K
icon
Lawrence Livermore National Secu, California
49 income tax records
$133,500/yr
$91K – $165K
icon
ADP, California
10 income tax records
$130,500/yr
$60K – $391K
icon
Amgen, California
15 income tax records
$127,500/yr
$74K – $175K
icon
TriNet, California
50 income tax records
$109,000/yr
$56K – $233K
icon
Lockheed Martin, California
17 income tax records
$104,000/yr
$60K – $146K
icon
Department Of The Interior, California
12 income tax records
$103,500/yr
$89K – $142K
icon
US Department Of Defense, California
16 income tax records
$97,500/yr
$63K – $137K
icon
Insperity, California
18 income tax records
$91,000/yr
$45K – $230K
icon
State Of California, California
36 income tax records
$81,000/yr
$29K – $101K
icon
The Scripps Research Institute, California
12 income tax records
$79,000/yr
$56K – $127K
icon
California Institute Of, California
39 income tax records
$69,500/yr
$39K – $180K
icon
The Board Of Trustees Of The Leland Stanford Junior University, California
151 income tax records
$65,000/yr
$36K – $100K
icon
Cedars-Sinai, California
11 income tax records
$63,000/yr
$33K – $178K
icon
University Of Southern, California
18 income tax records
$60,000/yr
$42K – $126K
icon
University Of California, California
271 income tax records
$57,500/yr
$23K – $127K

Research Scientist demographics in California

single icon
50% are single
married icon
50% are married
have kids icon
31% have kids
own a home icon
41% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Research Scientists in California

1,942 full-time salaries from 2019
mint phone
Earn what you deserve.
Other research scientists track salary trends in Mint, you should too.
FAQS
The average salary for a research scientist in California is $94,500 per year. Research scientist salaries in California can vary between $35,500 to $395,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 1,942 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as research scientist.
The following companies offer the highest salaries for research scientists in California: Adobe ($569,500 a year), Google ($419,500 a year), and Apple ($310,500 a year).
The following cities offer the highest salaries for research scientists in California: Los Altos, CA ($218,500 a year), Alameda, CA ($167,500 a year), and San Jose, CA ($166,000 a year).
Other Occupations
Warehouse Driver in Bexar County, TX
Sales Director in Baton Rouge Metro Area, LA
Baggage Handler in Minneapolis Metro Area, MN
Production Assembler in Nashville Metro Area, TN
Cake Decorator in Arkansas
School Counselor in Onondaga County, NY
Quality Control Inspector in Minneapolis Metro Area, MN
Art Director in Tennessee
Service Technician in Delaware
Chief Operating Officer in Cobb County, GA
Construction Worker in Kane County, IL
Area Manager in Oklahoma
Mechanical Engineer in Summit County, OH
Teacher in Nesconset, NY
Warehouse Lead in Ramsey County, MN
Event Manager in Detroit Metro Area, MI
Maintenance in Marion County, OH
Clinical Research Associate in Davidson County, TN
Caregiver in Milwaukee Metro Area, WI
Optometrist in Chicago Metro Area, IL
Teacher Assistant in Santa Rosa Metro Area, CA
Registered Nurse in Byram, MS
Truck Driver in Mooresville, IN
Warehouse Technician in Baltimore Metro Area, MD
Customer Success Manager in Charlotte Metro Area, NC
Mechanic in Birmingham, AL
Researcher in Houston Metro Area, TX
Correctional Officer in Hidalgo County, TX
Machinist in Denton, TX
Library Assistant in Houston, TX
Warehouse Driver in Bexar County, TX
Sales Director in Baton Rouge Metro Area, LA
Baggage Handler in Minneapolis Metro Area, MN
Production Assembler in Nashville Metro Area, TN
Cake Decorator in Arkansas
School Counselor in Onondaga County, NY
Quality Control Inspector in Minneapolis Metro Area, MN
Art Director in Tennessee
See more
*
Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
**
Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.