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Applied Scientist salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 93 open job postings for Applied Scientist roles in California, 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

Newest Applied Scientist postings in California

  1. Senior Applied Scientist , AmazonWhole Foods Market · Palo Alto, CA · $192K–$260K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Applied Scientist IIWhole Foods Market · Pasadena, CA · $143K–$193K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Applied Scientist IIAmazon · Pasadena, CA · $143K–$193K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Applied Scientist II, Safe Autonomy Frontiers (SAF) LabWhole Foods Market · Pasadena, CA · $143K–$193K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Sr. Applied Scientist, Sales AIWhole Foods Market · Sunnyvale, CA · $192K–$260K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Applied Scientist pay in other places

  1. United States$197K median, $177K–$226K typical, 505 postingsUnited States: middle half $177K–$226K, median $197K
  2. Washington$177K median, $168K–$209K typical, 122 postingsWashington: middle half $168K–$209K, median $177K
  3. New York$198K median, $198K–$217K typical, 64 postingsNew York: middle half $198K–$217K, median $198K
  4. Seattle, WA$168K median, $168K–$197K typical, 61 postingsSeattle, WA: middle half $168K–$197K, median $168K
  5. New York City, NY$198K median, $198K–$217K typical, 60 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $198K–$217K, median $198K
  6. Redmond, WA$177K median, $177K–$209K typical, 52 postingsRedmond, WA: middle half $177K–$209K, median $177K
  7. San Francisco, CA$201K median, $197K–$242K typical, 21 postingsSan Francisco, CA: middle half $197K–$242K, median $201K
  8. CanadaCA$199K median, CA$150K–CA$199K typical, 20 postings

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Questions and answers

How much does a Applied Scientist make in California?

The median posted base pay for Applied Scientist jobs in California is $197K a year, from 93 job postings with pay at 31 companies.

What is the typical Applied Scientist pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $190K–$228K. The top 10% list $269K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $182K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Applied Scientist jobs?

The median here is $197K, against $197K across all 540 postings for the role.

How many Applied Scientist jobs in California list pay?

93 open postings at 31 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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