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Scientist salaries in South San Francisco, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 184 open job postings for Scientist roles in South San Francisco, CA, 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 South San Francisco, CA

  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. Staff Scientist, Pharmaceutical DevelopmentSepterna · South San Francisco, CA · $160K–$180K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  4. Scientist IICollabera · South San Francisco, CA · $55.00–$60.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. ScientistMindlance · South San Francisco, CA · $50.00–$60.00/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. California$142K median, $107K–$175K typical, 757 postingsCalifornia: middle half $107K–$175K, median $142K
  3. Massachusetts$143K median, $118K–$173K typical, 481 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $118K–$173K, median $143K
  4. New York$106K median, $90K–$145K typical, 232 postingsNew York: middle half $90K–$145K, median $106K
  5. New Jersey$150K median, $99.5K–$183K typical, 214 postingsNew Jersey: middle half $99.5K–$183K, median $150K
  6. Cambridge, MA$153K median, $123K–$180K typical, 213 postingsCambridge, MA: middle half $123K–$180K, median $153K
  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 South San Francisco, CA?

The median posted base pay for Scientist jobs in South San Francisco, CA is $148K a year, from 184 job postings with pay at 56 companies.

What is the typical Scientist pay range in South San Francisco, CA?

The middle half of postings list $120K–$183K. The top 10% list $216K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $87.4K or less.

How does South San Francisco, CA pay compare with all Scientist jobs?

The median here is $148K, against $128K across all 3,107 postings for the role.

How many Scientist jobs in South San Francisco, CA list pay?

184 open postings at 56 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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