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Scientist salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 757 open job postings for Scientist roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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

Newest Scientist postings in California

  1. Scientist 3, Translational OncologyGenentech · South San Francisco, CA · $103K–$192K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Scientist 3, Translational OncologyRoche · South San Francisco, CA · $103K–$192K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. ScientistSolecta · Oceanside, CA · $80K–$110K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Associate Scientist IR&D Partners · San Carlos, CA · $30.84–$32.89/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Associate Scientist I (Entry Level)R&D Partners · San Carlos, CA · $30.84–$32.89/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Scientist pay in other places

  1. United States$128K median, $97.5K–$163K typical, 2,894 postingsUnited States: middle half $97.5K–$163K, median $128K
  2. Massachusetts$143K median, $118K–$173K typical, 481 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $118K–$173K, median $143K
  3. New York$106K median, $90K–$145K typical, 232 postingsNew York: middle half $90K–$145K, median $106K
  4. New Jersey$150K median, $99.5K–$183K typical, 214 postingsNew Jersey: middle half $99.5K–$183K, median $150K
  5. Cambridge, MA$153K median, $123K–$180K typical, 213 postingsCambridge, MA: middle half $123K–$180K, median $153K
  6. South San Francisco, CA$148K median, $120K–$183K typical, 184 postingsSouth San Francisco, CA: middle half $120K–$183K, median $148K
  7. San Diego, CA$118K median, $102K–$155K typical, 137 postingsSan Diego, CA: middle half $102K–$155K, median $118K
  8. Illinois$101K median, $87.5K–$117K typical, 132 postingsIllinois: middle half $87.5K–$117K, median $101K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Scientist make in California?

The median posted base pay for Scientist jobs in California is $142K a year, from 757 job postings with pay at 248 companies.

What is the typical Scientist pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $107K–$175K. The top 10% list $205K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $79.5K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Scientist jobs?

The median here is $142K, against $128K across all 3,107 postings for the role.

How many Scientist jobs in California list pay?

757 open postings at 248 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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