How much does a Chief Scientific Officer make in New York, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Scientific Officer in New York, NY is $197,250. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $122,830 to a high of $291,120, with most professionals earning between $158,296 and $246,385.

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What is a Chief Scientific Officer?

A chief science officer (C.S.O.) is a position at the head of scientific research operations at organizations or companies performing significant scientific research projects....

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Chief Scientific Officer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Scientific Officer in New York, NY. The base salary for Chief Scientific Officer ranges from $158,296 to $246,385 with the average base salary of $197,250. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $158,296 to $246,385 with the average total cash compensation of $197,250.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $197,250 $158,296 - $246,385
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $197,250 $158,296 - $246,385
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE West New York, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $158,296 - $246,385 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Hoboken, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $158,296 - $246,385 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Union City, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $158,296 - $246,385 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Jersey City, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $158,296 - $246,385 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Bronx, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $158,296 - $246,385 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Brooklyn, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $158,296 - $246,385 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
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