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Research Scientist salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 236 open job postings for Research 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 Research Scientist postings in California

  1. Senior Research Scientist – Molecular DiagnosticsBosch Group · Sunnyvale, CA · $170K–$185K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Senior Research Scientist – Molecular DiagnosticsBosch Group · Sunnyvale, CA · $170K–$185K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026Apply
  3. Associate Research ScientistPHF · Pasadena, CA · $78K–$120K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Research Scientist, TikTok E-Commerce RecommendationTik Tok · San Jose, CA · $218K–$388K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Research Scientist IIWhole Foods Market · Pasadena, CA · $136K–$184K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Research Scientist pay in other places

  1. United States$160K median, $112K–$222K typical, 911 postingsUnited States: middle half $112K–$222K, median $160K
  2. New York$151K median, $92.5K–$232K typical, 91 postingsNew York: middle half $92.5K–$232K, median $151K
  3. Massachusetts$140K median, $95K–$195K typical, 86 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $95K–$195K, median $140K
  4. New York City, NY$193K median, $92.5K–$250K typical, 59 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $92.5K–$250K, median $193K
  5. San Francisco, CA$288K median, $220K–$310K typical, 46 postingsSan Francisco, CA: middle half $220K–$310K, median $288K
  6. Illinois$124K median, $114K–$169K typical, 45 postingsIllinois: middle half $114K–$169K, median $124K
  7. Washington$191K median, $160K–$216K typical, 43 postingsWashington: middle half $160K–$216K, median $191K
  8. Maryland$150K median, $129K–$190K typical, 42 postingsMaryland: middle half $129K–$190K, median $150K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Research Scientist make in California?

The median posted base pay for Research Scientist jobs in California is $224K a year, from 236 job postings with pay at 112 companies.

What is the typical Research Scientist pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $166K–$293K. The top 10% list $316K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $115K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Research Scientist jobs?

The median here is $224K, against $153K across all 1,104 postings for the role.

How many Research Scientist jobs in California list pay?

236 open postings at 112 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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