Senior Scientist salary in California

The average salary for a senior scientist in California is $120,000 per year. Senior scientist salaries in California can vary between $54,000 to $248,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 465 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as senior scientist.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for senior scientists in California: Genentech ($237,500 a year), Mrl San Francisco ($191,000 a year), and Amgen ($177,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for senior scientists in California: San Francisco, CA ($169,000 a year), Sunnyvale, CA ($153,500 a year), and San Mateo, CA ($149,500 a year).