Computer and Information Research Scientists
Salary benchmarks based on 350 public records across 10 cities.
What do Computer and Information Research Scientists do?
Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, SOC 2018 (SOC 15-1221)
Salary Overview
Weighted average across all cities with available data. Based on 350 data points.
$173K
P25
$194K
Median
$229K
P75
Top Paying Cities
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Last updated: 2026-06-29