Research Scientist salary in Pasadena, CA
Average salary
$63,500/yr
Based on 30 income tax records
$22,500
$166,500
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.
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$22,500
$166,500
DATA PROVIDED BY
Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.
From consenting TurboTax customers
How much do Research Scientists make?
The average salary for a Research Scientist in Pasadena, CA is $63,500 per year.
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Research Scientist salary by city
Location
Average salary per year
Salary range
Pasadena, CA
30 income tax records
$63,500/yr
$49K – $108K
San Diego, CA
146 income tax records
$62,500/yr
$50K – $91K
Los Angeles, CA
69 income tax records
$60,500/yr
$46K – $99K
Santa Barbara, CA
12 income tax records
$55,000/yr
$49K – $62K
La Jolla, CA
11 income tax records
$54,000/yr
$32K – $78K
Irvine, CA
17 income tax records
$50,000/yr
$42K – $58K
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Research Scientist salary by company
Employer
Average salary per year
Salary range
California Institute Of Technology, Los Angeles County, CA
19 income tax records
$107,000/yr
$59K – $138K
Cedars-Sinai, Los Angeles County, CA
10 income tax records
$62,000/yr
$53K – $109K
University Of Southern, Los Angeles County, CA
11 income tax records
$48,500/yr
$46K – $57K
University Of California, Los Angeles County, CA
27 income tax records
$45,500/yr
$35K – $50K
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Research Scientist demographics in Pasadena, CA
67% are single
33% are married
10% have kids
16% own a home
Research Scientist salaries by age
Effective Tax Rates for Research Scientists in Pasadena, CA
30 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a research scientist in Pasadena, CA is $63,500 per year. Research scientist salaries
in Pasadena, CA can vary between $22,500 to $166,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses,
tips, and more.
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who reported their occupation as research scientist.
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The following companies offer the highest salaries for research scientists near Pasadena, CA:
California Institute of Technology ($107,000 a year),
Cedars-Sinai ($62,000 a year),
and University of Southern ($48,500 a year).
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The following cities offer the highest salaries for research scientists near Pasadena, CA:
Pasadena, CA ($63,500 a year),
San Diego, CA ($62,500 a year),
and Los Angeles, CA ($60,500 a year).
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