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Scientist I/II salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 17 open job postings for Scientist I/II roles at 3 companies, updated Oct 4, 2026.

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

Pay distribution

Scientist I/II: postings by posted pay17 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 8 bands from $135K to $175K. Median $171K; middle half $155K–$171K.Median $171K$135K$175K

Postings per pay band: $135K–$140K: 1; $140K–$145K: 0; $145K–$150K: 0; $150K–$155K: 0; $155K–$160K: 7; $160K–$165K: 0; $165K–$170K: 0; $170K–$175K: 9.

Pay by level

  1. Principal$171K median · $155K–$171K typical · 16 postingsPrincipal: middle half $155K–$171K, median $171K

Companies hiring

  1. Novartis$171K median · $155K–$171K typical · 14 postingsNovartis: middle half $155K–$171K, median $171K
  2. FCRS = NL042) IDB Holland2 postings · too few to show pay
  3. Lila Sciences1 posting · too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. Novartis · $171K median · 14 postings

By location

  1. United States$171K median · $155K–$171K typical · 17 postingsUnited States: middle half $155K–$171K, median $171K
  2. Massachusetts$171K median · $155K–$171K typical · 17 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $155K–$171K, median $171K
  3. Cambridge, MA$171K median · $155K–$171K typical · 17 postingsCambridge, MA: middle half $155K–$171K, median $171K
  4. Remote$171K median · $171K–$171K typical · 10 postingsRemote: middle half $171K–$171K, median $171K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $171K median, $171K–$171K typical, from 10 postings. On-site: $155K median, $155K–$155K typical, from 7 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 5–7 years$155K median · $155K–$155K typical · 6 postings5–7 years: middle half $155K–$155K, median $155K
  2. 8+ years$171K median · $171K–$171K typical · 9 postings8+ years: middle half $171K–$171K, median $171K

Newest Scientist I/II postings

  1. Scientist I/II, Characterization and Composition AnalysisLila Sciences · Remote · $108K–$170K/yr · Posted Sep 15, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Principal Scientist I/II, Study Quality and Compliance - Nonclinical Safety/ToxicologyNovartis · Remote · $120K–$222K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Principal Scientist I/II, Study Quality and Compliance - Nonclinical Safety/ToxicologyNovartis · Remote · $120K–$222K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Principal Scientist I/II, Oligonucleotide Chemistry & InnovationNovartis · Cambridge, MA · $109K–$202K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Principal Scientist I/II, Oligonucleotide Chemistry & InnovationNovartis · Cambridge, MA · $109K–$202K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Scientist I/II make?

The median posted base pay for Scientist I/II jobs is $171K a year, from 17 job postings with pay at 3 companies.

What is the typical Scientist I/II pay range?

The middle half of postings list $155K–$171K. The top 10% list $171K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $155K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Scientist I/II jobs?

By median posted pay: Novartis ($171K).

Do remote Scientist I/II jobs pay more?

Remote postings list a median of $171K (10 postings) against $155K for on-site jobs (7 postings).

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