Principal Scientist Salary

$138,000

Average Compensation

$138,000

National Average

How much does a Principal Scientist make?

The average salary for a Principal Scientist is $138,000 per year. Typical salary ranges from $100,000 (at 25% percentile) to $166,454 (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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