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R&D Scientist salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 34 open job postings for R&D Scientist roles at 17 companies, updated Nov 15, 2026.

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

Pay distribution

R&D Scientist: postings by posted pay34 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 16 bands from $40K to $200K. Median $98.5K; middle half $67.5K–$113K.Median $98.5K$40K$200K

Postings per pay band: $40K–$50K: 5; $50K–$60K: 0; $60K–$70K: 4; $70K–$80K: 1; $80K–$90K: 2; $90K–$100K: 7; $100K–$110K: 1; $110K–$120K: 8; $120K–$130K: 0; $130K–$140K: 0; $140K–$150K: 0; $150K–$160K: 1; $160K–$170K: 0; $170K–$180K: 0; $180K–$190K: 3; $190K–$200K: 2.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$24.00/hr ($49.9K/yr) median, $24.00–$24.00/hr typical, 6 postingsEntry level: middle half $24.00–$24.00/hr, median $24.00/hr ($49.9K/yr)
  2. Mid level$98.5K median, $85K–$110K typical, 23 postingsMid level: middle half $85K–$110K, median $98.5K
  3. Senior$188K median, $155K–$188K typical, 3 postingsSenior: middle half $155K–$188K, median $188K

Companies hiring

  1. The Wonderful Company$98.5K median, $98.5K–$98.5K typical, 7 postingsThe Wonderful Company: middle half $98.5K–$98.5K, median $98.5K
  2. Actalent$24.00/hr ($49.9K/yr) median, $24.00–$24.00/hr typical, 4 postingsActalent: middle half $24.00–$24.00/hr, median $24.00/hr ($49.9K/yr)
  3. Varite$31.20/hr ($64.9K/yr) median, $31.20–$31.20/hr typical, 3 postingsVarite: middle half $31.20–$31.20/hr, median $31.20/hr ($64.9K/yr)
  4. Agilent Technologies$188K median, $188K–$188K typical, 3 postingsAgilent Technologies: middle half $188K–$188K, median $188K

Top-paying companies

  1. Agilent Technologies · $188K median, 3 postings
  2. The Wonderful Company · $98.5K median, 7 postings
  3. Varite · $64.9K median, 3 postings
  4. Actalent · $49.9K median, 4 postings

By location

  1. United States$98.5K median, $67.5K–$113K typical, 33 postingsUnited States: middle half $67.5K–$113K, median $98.5K
  2. California$98.5K median, $98.5K–$188K typical, 9 postingsCalifornia: middle half $98.5K–$188K, median $98.5K
  3. New Jersey$113K median, $105K–$113K typical, 6 postingsNew Jersey: middle half $105K–$113K, median $113K
  4. Ohio$24.00/hr ($49.9K/yr) median, $24.00–$24.00/hr typical, 5 postingsOhio: middle half $24.00–$24.00/hr, median $24.00/hr ($49.9K/yr)

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $98.5K median, $64.9K–$113K typical, from 22 postings.

Newest R&D Scientist postings

  1. R&D Scientist IActalent · Columbus, OH · $24.00/hr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  2. R&D Scientist IActalent · Columbus, OH · $24.00/hr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
  3. R&D ScientistMillipore · New Jersey · $90.4K–$136K/yr · Posted Nov 5, 2026
  4. Sr. R&D ScientistBranding Iron Holdings · East Saint Louis, IL · $140K–$170K/yr · Posted Nov 2, 2026
  5. R&D Scientist IActalent · Columbus, OH · $24.00/hr · Posted Nov 1, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a R&D Scientist make?

The median posted base pay for R&D Scientist jobs is $98.5K a year, from 34 job postings with pay at 17 companies.

What is the typical R&D Scientist pay range?

The middle half of postings list $67.5K–$113K. The top 10% list $188K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $49.9K or less.

Which companies pay the most for R&D Scientist jobs?

By median posted pay: Agilent Technologies ($188K), The Wonderful Company ($98.5K), Varite ($64.9K).

How does R&D Scientist pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $24.00/hr ($49.9K/yr), Mid level $98.5K, Senior $188K.

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