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Scientist/Principal Scientist salaries in United States
Pay ranges employers published in 3 open job postings for Scientist/Principal Scientist roles in United States, updated Oct 4, 2026.
- Median base pay$167,500a year
- Typical range$143,800–$197,500Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$197,500and above
- Postings3with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Scientist/Principal Scientist postings in United States
- Senior Scientist / Principal Scientist - Advanced Delivery SystemsLilly · Boston, MA · $72K–$216K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
- Sr. Scientist/Principal Scientist, Translational Research and Clinical Biomarkers (Immunology)Antares Therapeutics · Boston, MA · $160K–$235K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
- 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 in United States?
The median posted base pay for Scientist/Principal Scientist jobs in United States is $168K a year, from 3 job postings with pay at 3 companies.
What is the typical Scientist/Principal Scientist pay range in United States?
The middle half of postings list $144K–$198K. The top 10% list $198K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $144K or less.
How does United States pay compare with all Scientist/Principal Scientist jobs?
The median here is $168K, against $168K across all 3 postings for the role.
How many Scientist/Principal Scientist jobs in United States list pay?
3 open postings at 3 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.
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