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Scientist/Principal Scientist salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 3 open job postings for Scientist/Principal Scientist 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/Principal Scientist: postings by posted pay3 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 12 bands from $140K to $200K. Median $168K; middle half $144K–$198K.Median $168K$140K$200K

Postings per pay band: $140K–$145K: 1; $145K–$150K: 0; $150K–$155K: 0; $155K–$160K: 0; $160K–$165K: 0; $165K–$170K: 1; $170K–$175K: 0; $175K–$180K: 0; $180K–$185K: 0; $185K–$190K: 0; $190K–$195K: 0; $195K–$200K: 1.

Pay by level

  1. Principal$168K median · $144K–$198K typical · 3 postingsPrincipal: middle half $144K–$198K, median $168K

Companies hiring

  1. Lilly1 posting · too few to show pay
  2. Antares Therapeutics1 posting · too few to show pay

By location

  1. United States$168K median · $144K–$198K typical · 3 postingsUnited States: middle half $144K–$198K, median $168K
  2. Massachusetts$168K median · $144K–$198K typical · 3 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $144K–$198K, median $168K
  3. Boston, MA$168K median · $144K–$198K typical · 3 postingsBoston, MA: middle half $144K–$198K, median $168K

Newest Scientist/Principal Scientist postings

  1. Senior Scientist / Principal Scientist - Advanced Delivery SystemsLilly · Boston, MA · $72K–$216K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Sr. Scientist/Principal Scientist, Translational Research and Clinical Biomarkers (Immunology)Antares Therapeutics · Boston, MA · $160K–$235K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist, Biologics Cell Line DevelopmentAsimov · Boston, MA · $145K–$190K/yr · Posted Apr 11, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Scientist/Principal Scientist make?

The median posted base pay for Scientist/Principal Scientist jobs is $168K a year, from 3 job postings with pay at 3 companies.

What is the typical Scientist/Principal Scientist pay range?

The middle half of postings list $144K–$198K. The top 10% list $198K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $144K or less.

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