How much does a Cognitive Neuroscientist make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cognitive Neuroscientist in the United States is $318,869. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $258,379 to a high of $372,540, with most professionals earning between $287,206 and $346,962.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Cognitive Neuroscientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cognitive Neuroscientist Salary $258,379 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Cognitive Neuroscientist Salary $287,206 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Cognitive Neuroscientist Salary $318,869 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Cognitive Neuroscientist Salary $346,962 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Cognitive Neuroscientist Salary $372,540 US April 01, 2025
25% $287,206 10% $258,379 90% $372,540 75% $346,962 $318,869 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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