magnifying-glass
magnifying-glass
map-pin
magnifying-glass
magnifying-glass
map-pin
Beta
Mint salarieschevron right iconUniversity of Californiachevron right iconResearch Scientistchevron right iconUnited States
University of California logo

University of California Research Scientist salary in the United States

Average salary
$50,000/yr
Based on 235 income tax records
$19,500
$96,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$32K
 
$48K
 
$56K
$19,500
$96,500
How much do Research Scientists make?
The average total salary for a University of California Research Scientist is $50,000 per year. This is based on data from 235 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Research Scientist and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Research Scientist salary can vary between $19,500 to $96,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
Learn more about Mint Salary
DATA PROVIDED BY turbotax icon

Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

From consenting TurboTax customers

University of California Research Scientist salary by location

View as a list

University of California Research Scientist demographics

single icon
57% are single
married icon
43% are married
have kids icon
22% have kids
own a home icon
29% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for University of California Research Scientists

235 full-time salaries from 2019
mint phone
Earn what you deserve.
Other research scientists track salary trends in Mint, you should too.
FAQS
The average salary for a research scientist in the United States is $50,000 per year. Research scientist salaries in the United States can vary between $19,500 to $96,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 235 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as research scientist.
The following cities offer the highest salaries for research scientists in the United States: Boulder Metro Area, CO ($65,500 a year), Santa Maria Metro Area, CA ($56,500 a year), and Sacramento Metro Area, CA ($54,000 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
**
Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.