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US Department of Defense Research Scientist salary in the United States

Average salary
$94,000/yr
Based on 212 income tax records
$44,500
$159,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$82K
 
$94K
 
$112K
 
$105K
$44,500
$159,500
How much do Research Scientists make?
The average total salary for a US Department of Defense Research Scientist is $94,000 per year. This is based on data from 212 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Research Scientist and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Research Scientist salary can vary between $44,500 to $159,500 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.

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US Department of Defense Research Scientist salary by location

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US Department of Defense Research Scientist demographics

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38% are single
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62% are married
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47% have kids
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62% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for US Department of Defense Research Scientists

212 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a research scientist in the United States is $94,000 per year. Research scientist salaries in the United States can vary between $44,500 to $159,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 212 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: Washington Metro Area, DC ($99,500 a year), Baltimore Metro Area, MD ($93,000 a year), and Atlanta Metro Area, GA ($86,500 a year).
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.