Research Scientist salary in San Diego County, CA
Average salary
$64,000/yr
Based on 194 income tax records
$26,500
$176,500
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$26,500
$176,500
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 San Diego County, CA is $64,000 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
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
University Of California San Diego, San Diego County, CA
36 income tax records
$49,000/yr
$32K – $52K
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Research Scientist demographics in San Diego County, CA
54% are single
46% are married
33% have kids
38% own a home
Research Scientist salaries by age
Effective Tax Rates for Research Scientists in San Diego County, CA
194 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a research scientist in San Diego County, CA is $64,000 per year. Research scientist salaries
in San Diego County, CA can vary between $26,500 to $176,500 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 cities offer the highest salaries for research scientists in San Diego County, 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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