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Scientist R&D salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 6 open job postings for Scientist R&D roles at 2 companies, updated Oct 15, 2026.

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

Pay distribution

Scientist R&D: postings by posted pay6 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 14 bands from $110K to $180K. Median $115K; middle half $115K–$155K.Median $115K$110K$180K

Postings per pay band: $110K–$115K: 3; $115K–$120K: 0; $120K–$125K: 1; $125K–$130K: 0; $130K–$135K: 0; $135K–$140K: 0; $140K–$145K: 0; $145K–$150K: 0; $150K–$155K: 0; $155K–$160K: 1; $160K–$165K: 0; $165K–$170K: 0; $170K–$175K: 0; $175K–$180K: 1.

Pay by level

  1. Senior$115K median · $115K–$115K typical · 4 postingsSenior: middle half $115K–$115K, median $115K

Companies hiring

  1. Natera$155K median · $122K–$177K typical · 3 postingsNatera: middle half $122K–$177K, median $155K
  2. Tempus$115K median · $115K–$115K typical · 3 postingsTempus: middle half $115K–$115K, median $115K

Top-paying companies

  1. Natera · $155K median · 3 postings
  2. Tempus · $115K median · 3 postings

By location

  1. United States$115K median · $115K–$155K typical · 6 postingsUnited States: middle half $115K–$155K, median $115K
  2. California$155K median · $122K–$177K typical · 3 postingsCalifornia: middle half $122K–$177K, median $155K
  3. South San Francisco, CA$155K median · $122K–$177K typical · 3 postingsSouth San Francisco, CA: middle half $122K–$177K, median $155K

Newest Scientist R&D postings

  1. Staff Scientist R&DNatera · South San Francisco, CA · $157K–$197K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026Apply
  2. Scientist R&DNatera · South San Francisco, CA · $109K–$136K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026Apply
  3. Senior Scientist R&DNatera · South San Francisco, CA · $138K–$173K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026Apply
  4. Senior Scientist R&DTempus · United States · $94K–$135K/yr · Posted Aug 25, 2026
  5. Senior Scientist R&DTempus · United States · $94K–$135K/yr · Posted Aug 9, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Scientist R&D make?

The median posted base pay for Scientist R&D jobs is $115K a year, from 6 job postings with pay at 2 companies.

What is the typical Scientist R&D pay range?

The middle half of postings list $115K–$155K. The top 10% list $177K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $115K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Scientist R&D jobs?

By median posted pay: Natera ($155K), Tempus ($115K).

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