Research Scientist salary in Los Angeles County, CA

The average salary for a research scientist in Los Angeles County, CA is $77,500 per year. Research scientist salaries in Los Angeles County, CA can vary between $36,000 to $229,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 249 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as research scientist.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for research scientists in Los Angeles County, CA: California Institute Of ($76,000 a year), Cedars-Sinai ($63,000 a year), and University of Southern ($58,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for research scientists in Los Angeles County, CA: Carlsbad, CA ($93,000 a year), Santa Monica, CA ($90,000 a year), and Irvine, CA ($83,500 a year).