Research Scientist salary in Menlo Park, CA

Average salary
$72,000/yr
Based on 40 income tax records
$39,500
$419,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$68K
 
$75K
$39,500
$419,500
How much do Research Scientists make?
The average total salary for a Research Scientist is $72,000 per year. This is based on data from 40 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Research Scientist and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Research Scientist salary can vary between $39,500 to $419,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Research Scientist salary by location

Research Scientist salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Gilead Sciences, San Mateo County, CA
12 income tax records
$208,500/yr
$148K – $327K
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Genentech, San Mateo County, CA
11 income tax records
$188,000/yr
$127K – $449K
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TriNet, San Mateo County, CA
13 income tax records
$152,500/yr
$78K – $277K
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The Board Of Trustees Of The Leland Stanford Junior University, San Mateo County, CA
50 income tax records
$65,500/yr
$37K – $100K

Research Scientist demographics in Menlo Park, CA

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63% are single
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37% are married
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25% have kids
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25% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Research Scientists in Menlo Park, CA

40 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a research scientist in Menlo Park, CA is $72,000 per year. Research scientist salaries in Menlo Park, CA can vary between $39,500 to $419,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 40 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as research scientist.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for research scientists near Menlo Park, CA: Gilead Sciences ($208,500 a year), Genentech ($188,000 a year), and TriNet ($152,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for research scientists near Menlo Park, CA: Los Altos, CA ($218,500 a year), Alameda, CA ($167,500 a year), and San Jose, CA ($166,000 a year).
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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
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.