Research Scientist salary in San Jose Metro Area, CA
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Average salary
$150,000/yr
Based on 516 income tax records
$41,500
$474,000
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.
From consenting TurboTax customers
$41,500
$474,000
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 total salary for a Research Scientist is $150,000 per year. This is based on data from 516 TurboTax users who reported their job as Research Scientist and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Research Scientist salary can vary between $41,500 to $474,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
Research Scientist demographics in San Jose Metro Area, CA
51% are single
49% are married
27% have kids
30% own a home
Research Scientist salaries by age in San Jose Metro Area, CA
$0
$70,125
$140,250
$210,375
$280,500
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
Years of age
Effective Tax Rates for Research Scientists in San Jose Metro Area, CA
516 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a research scientist in San Jose Metro Area, CA is $150,000 per year. Research scientist salaries
in San Jose Metro Area, CA can vary between $41,500 to $474,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses,
tips, and more.
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This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 516 tax returns from TurboTax customers
who reported their occupation as research scientist.
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The following companies offer the highest salaries for research scientists near San Jose Metro Area, CA:
Google ($325,000 a year),
Facebook ($276,500 a year),
and Apple ($212,000 a year).
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The following cities offer the highest salaries for research scientists near San Jose Metro Area, CA:
Newark, CA ($239,500 a year),
Cupertino, CA ($210,000 a year),
and Fremont, CA ($194,000 a year).
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