Average Compensation
$135,679
National Average
The average salary for a Principal Scientist is $135,679 per year. Typical salary ranges from $100,000 (at 25% percentile) to $164,601 (at 75% percentile). In addition to the base salary Principal Scientists pay may include bonuses, commissions, profit sharing, stock options and RSUs. Average salary for Principal Scientists usually increases with experience . Principal Scientists salary also varies based on where the position is located
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