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Research Scientist salaries remote

Pay ranges employers published in 35 open job postings for Research Scientist roles that are remote, updated Sep 30, 2026.

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

Newest Research Scientist postings remote

  1. Research Scientist (Measurement and Evaluation)Abridge · Remote · $220K–$280K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Staff Research Scientist, AI SafetyBiohub · Remote · $241K–$301K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Research Scientist - NeoSash · Remote · $150K–$200K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Research ScientistWaabi · Remote · $158K–$269K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Research Scientist, Condensed Matter TheoryPeriodic Labs · Remote · $225K–$325K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
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Research Scientist pay in other places

  1. United States$184K median · $131K–$243K typical · 96 postingsUnited States: middle half $131K–$243K, median $184K
  2. California$239K median · $200K–$300K typical · 35 postingsCalifornia: middle half $200K–$300K, median $239K
  3. Sunnyvale, CA$300K median · $277K–$300K typical · 11 postingsSunnyvale, CA: middle half $277K–$300K, median $300K
  4. San Francisco, CA$225K median · $200K–$310K typical · 8 postingsSan Francisco, CA: middle half $200K–$310K, median $225K
  5. Canada$212K median · $117K–$212K typical · 6 postingsCanada: middle half $117K–$212K, median $212K
  6. Michigan$131K median · $58.2K–$143K typical · 4 postingsMichigan: middle half $58.2K–$143K, median $131K
  7. Ann Arbor, MI$131K median · $58.2K–$143K typical · 4 postingsAnn Arbor, MI: middle half $58.2K–$143K, median $131K
  8. Switzerland$94.1K median · $94.1K–$94.1K typical · 4 postingsSwitzerland: middle half $94.1K–$94.1K, median $94.1K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Research Scientist make in remote jobs?

The median posted base pay for Research Scientist jobs in remote jobs is $210K a year, from 35 job postings with pay at 19 companies.

What is the typical Research Scientist pay range in remote jobs?

The middle half of postings list $173K–$271K. The top 10% list $310K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $130K or less.

How does remote pay compare with all Research Scientist jobs?

The median here is $210K, against $210K across all 136 postings for the role.

How many Research Scientist jobs remote list pay?

35 open postings at 19 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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