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Scientist / Senior Scientist salaries in California
Pay ranges employers published in 4 open job postings for Scientist / Senior Scientist roles in California, updated Oct 3, 2026.
- Median base pay$152,500a year
- Typical range$136,800–$155,000Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$155,000and above
- Postings4with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Scientist / Senior Scientist postings in California
- Scientist/Senior ScientistNewLimit · South San Francisco, CA · $130K–$180K/yr · Posted Oct 2, 2026ApplyView posting
- Scientist/Senior Scientist, ImmunologyNewLimit · South San Francisco, CA · $130K–$180K/yr · Posted Oct 2, 2026ApplyView posting
- Scientist / Senior Scientist, Assay Integration (Reagents)Glyphic Biotechnologies · Berkeley, CA · $112K–$162K/yr · Posted Oct 2, 2026ApplyView posting
- Scientist / Senior Scientist, Robotics & AutomationIntegrated Biosciences · Redwood City, CA · $120K–$185K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a Scientist / Senior Scientist make in California?
The median posted base pay for Scientist / Senior Scientist jobs in California is $153K a year, from 4 job postings with pay at 3 companies.
What is the typical Scientist / Senior Scientist pay range in California?
The middle half of postings list $137K–$155K. The top 10% list $155K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $137K or less.
How does California pay compare with all Scientist / Senior Scientist jobs?
The median here is $153K, against $153K across all 5 postings for the role.
How many Scientist / Senior Scientist jobs in California list pay?
4 open postings at 3 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.
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