Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.
From consenting TurboTax customers
$23,500
$160,500
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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 $71,500 per year. This is based on data from 276 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Research Scientist and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Research Scientist salary can vary between $23,500 to $160,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
Effective Tax Rates for Research Scientists in Virginia
276 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a research scientist in Virginia is $71,500 per year. Research scientist salaries
in Virginia can vary between $23,500 to $160,500 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 276 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 in Virginia:
US Department of Defense ($94,500 a year),
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ($60,500 a year),
and University of Virginia ($52,000 a year).
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The following cities offer the highest salaries for research scientists in Virginia:
Alexandria, VA ($91,000 a year),
Arlington, VA ($80,500 a year),
and Richmond, VA ($61,500 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