Researcher salary in San Francisco Metro Area, CA

Average salary
$100,000/yr
Based on 487 income tax records
$32,500
$377,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$65K
 
$73K
 
$115K
 
$140K
 
$105K
$32,500
$377,000
How much do Researchers make?
The average total salary for a Researcher is $100,000 per year. This is based on data from 487 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Researcher and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Researcher salary can vary between $32,500 to $377,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

From consenting TurboTax customers

Researcher salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Genentech, San Mateo County, CA
14 income tax records
$146,500/yr
$115K – $211K
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Lawrence Livermore National Secu, Alameda County, CA
14 income tax records
$146,000/yr
$131K – $166K
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The Board Of Trustees Of The Leland Stanford Junior University, San Mateo County, CA
26 income tax records
$70,500/yr
$48K – $94K
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University Of California, San Francisco County, CA
87 income tax records
$66,500/yr
$48K – $116K

Researcher demographics in San Francisco Metro Area, CA

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49% are single
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51% are married
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35% have kids
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42% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Researchers in San Francisco Metro Area, CA

487 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a researcher in San Francisco Metro Area, CA is $100,000 per year. Researcher salaries in San Francisco Metro Area, CA can vary between $32,500 to $377,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 487 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as researcher.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for researchers near San Francisco Metro Area, CA: Genentech ($146,500 a year), Lawrence Livermore National Secu ($146,000 a year), and The Board of Trustees of The Leland Stanford Junior University ($70,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for researchers near San Francisco Metro Area, CA: Santa Clara, CA ($159,000 a year), Sunnyvale, CA ($139,500 a year), and Hayward, CA ($139,000 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.