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Scientist salaries in Foster City, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 43 open job postings for Scientist roles in Foster City, CA, updated Sep 30, 2026.

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

Newest Scientist postings in Foster City, CA

  1. Principal Scientist, BiologyGilead · Foster City, CA · $196K–$253K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Associate Scientist, Cell BiologyGilead · Foster City, CA · $110K–$142K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Sr Scientist, BiologyGilead · Foster City, CA · $169K–$219K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Associate Scientist, BiologyGilead · Foster City, CA · $110K–$142K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Sr Associate Scientist, BiologyGilead · Foster City, CA · $127K–$164K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
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Scientist pay in other places

  1. United States$142K median · $111K–$169K typical · 278 postingsUnited States: middle half $111K–$169K, median $142K
  2. California$155K median · $125K–$180K typical · 95 postingsCalifornia: middle half $125K–$180K, median $155K
  3. Massachusetts$154K median · $142K–$200K typical · 26 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $142K–$200K, median $154K
  4. San Diego, CA$123K median · $106K–$155K typical · 26 postingsSan Diego, CA: middle half $106K–$155K, median $123K
  5. New York$106K median · $90.2K–$145K typical · 24 postingsNew York: middle half $90.2K–$145K, median $106K
  6. New Jersey$138K median · $80K–$183K typical · 18 postingsNew Jersey: middle half $80K–$183K, median $138K
  7. Cambridge, MA$154K median · $142K–$200K typical · 14 postingsCambridge, MA: middle half $142K–$200K, median $154K
  8. Tarrytown, NY$124K median · $106K–$145K typical · 14 postingsTarrytown, NY: middle half $106K–$145K, median $124K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Scientist make in Foster City, CA?

The median posted base pay for Scientist jobs in Foster City, CA is $168K a year, from 43 job postings with pay at 2 companies.

What is the typical Scientist pay range in Foster City, CA?

The middle half of postings list $146K–$194K. The top 10% list $224K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $126K or less.

How does Foster City, CA pay compare with all Scientist jobs?

The median here is $168K, against $142K across all 292 postings for the role.

How many Scientist jobs in Foster City, CA list pay?

43 open postings at 2 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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