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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)

Avg experience: 5 years

Salary Overview

Weighted average across all cities with available data. Based on 350 data points.

$173K

P25

$194K

Median

$229K

P75

P25 $173K Median $194K P75 $229K

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Last updated: 2026-06-29