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Waymo Research Scientist salaries

Pay ranges Waymo published in 15 open job postings for Research Scientist roles, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Waymo’s Research Scientist titles

  1. Research Scientist (Mid level)$238K median, $232K–$238K typical, 9 postingsResearch Scientist (Mid level): middle half $232K–$238K, median $238K
  2. Staff Research Scientist (Staff)$281K median, $281K–$281K typical, 3 postingsStaff Research Scientist (Staff): middle half $281K–$281K, median $281K

Pay by level

  1. Mid level$238K median, $232K–$238K typical, 9 postingsMid level: middle half $232K–$238K, median $238K
  2. Staff$281K median, $281K–$281K typical, 3 postingsStaff: middle half $281K–$281K, median $281K

Locations

  1. United States · $238K median, 13 postings
  2. California · $238K median, 4 postings
  3. New York · $238K median, 4 postings
  4. Mountain View, CA · $238K median, 4 postings
  5. New York City, NY · 2 postings
  6. United Kingdom · 1 posting
  7. Washington · 1 posting

Newest Waymo Research Scientist postings

  1. Research Scientist, World Model Post-TrainingWaymo · United States · $213K–$263K/yr · Posted Nov 4, 2026
  2. Research Scientist, Map ScalabilityWaymo · United States · $213K–$263K/yr · Posted Oct 21, 2026
  3. Staff Research Scientist, Foundation Models RecipesWaymo · United States · $251K–$310K/yr · Posted Oct 21, 2026
  4. Research Scientist, RL for Autonomous Planning & World ModelingWaymo · United States · $204K–$259K/yr · Posted Oct 20, 2026
  5. Staff Research Scientist, Foundation Models RecipesWaymo · Washington · $251K–$310K/yr · Posted Oct 20, 2026
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