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Research Scientist salaries in Sunnyvale, CA
Pay ranges employers published in 11 open job postings for Research Scientist roles in Sunnyvale, CA, updated Sep 30, 2026.
- Median base pay$300,000a year
- Typical range$277,100–$300,000Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$300,000and above
- Postings11with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Research Scientist postings in Sunnyvale, CA
- Staff Research ScientistGeneral Motors · Remote · $219K–$335K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
- Staff Research ScientistGeneral Motors · Remote · $219K–$335K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
- Staff Research ScientistCruise LLC · Remote · $219K–$335K/yr · Posted Aug 25, 2026ApplyView posting
- Research Scientist - DataIfm Us · Sunnyvale, CA · $150K–$450K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
- Senior Research ScientistGeneral Motors · Remote · $171K–$261K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a Research Scientist make in Sunnyvale, CA?
The median posted base pay for Research Scientist jobs in Sunnyvale, CA is $300K a year, from 11 job postings with pay at 3 companies.
What is the typical Research Scientist pay range in Sunnyvale, CA?
The middle half of postings list $277K–$300K. The top 10% list $300K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $277K or less.
How does Sunnyvale, CA pay compare with all Research Scientist jobs?
The median here is $300K, against $210K across all 136 postings for the role.
How many Research Scientist jobs in Sunnyvale, CA list pay?
11 open postings at 3 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.