Research Chemist Salary in the United States

Research Chemist Salary

How much does a Research Chemist make in the United States? The average Research Chemist salary in the United States is $105,723 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $93,896 and $119,326. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $83,128 US May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $93,896 US May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $105,723 US May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $119,326 US May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $131,711 US May 28, 2024
25% $93,896 10% $83,128 90% $131,711 75% $119,326 $105,723 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Chemist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    7 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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Average Base Salary

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93896
119326
105723

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
97746
128500
111871
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Chemist in the United States. The base salary for Research Chemist ranges from $93,896 to $119,326 with the average base salary of $105,723. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $97,746 to $128,500 with the average total cash compensation of $111,871.
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