Principle Investigator Salary in Fort Collins, CO

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How much does a Principle Investigator make in Fort Collins, CO? The average Principle Investigator salary in Fort Collins, CO is $93,307 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $77,451 and $116,804. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a Principle Investigator?

A Principle Investigator is responsible for leading and overseeing research projects, including designing and implementing experiments, analyzing data, and reporting findings. They are also responsible for securing funding for their research, managing a team of researchers, and ensuring that all work is conducted in accordance with ethical and regulatory guidelines. Principle Investigators often collaborate with other researchers and may also be involved in teaching and mentoring junior researchers. They play a crucial role in advancing scientific knowledge and are expected to have a deep understanding of their field of study and excellent leadership and communication skills.

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What does a Principle Investigator do?

Common responsibilities of a Principle Investigator

Communicate the research findings to stakeholders, including funding agencies, policymakers, and the public.

September 05, 2023

Ensure compliance with ethical and regulatory guidelines for research involving human subjects or animals.

September 23, 2023

Mentor and train junior researchers and students involved in the research project.

September 26, 2023

Analyze and interpret research data, and draw conclusions based on the findings.

October 15, 2023

Prepare and submit research findings for publication in academic journals and presentations at conferences.

October 16, 2023

Secure funding for the research project through grant applications and other funding sources.

October 24, 2023

Design and plan the research methodology and experimental protocols.

October 25, 2023

Develop and lead the research project, including setting the research goals and objectives.

October 30, 2023

Collaborate with other researchers and experts in the field to advance the research project.

November 14, 2023

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the research project, including managing research staff and resources.

November 23, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Principle Investigator in Fort Collins, CO

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77451

116804

93307

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Includes base and annual incentives

80401

131086

100522

What is the average salary for Principle Investigator in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principle Investigator in Fort Collins, CO. The base salary for Principle Investigator ranges from $77,451 to $116,804 with the average base salary of $93,307. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,401 to $131,086 with the average total cash compensation of $100,522.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$93,307	$77,451 - $116,804
Bonus	$7,215	$2,950 - $14,282
Total Pay	$100,522	$80,401 - $131,086

* 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.

Principle Investigator Salary Near Fort Collins, CO

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Fort Collins, CO
CITY, STATE Loveland, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,938 - $116,031	COMPARE TO Fort Collins, CO
CITY, STATE Greeley, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,213 - $116,445	COMPARE TO Fort Collins, CO
CITY, STATE Boulder, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,546 - $121,472	COMPARE TO Fort Collins, CO
CITY, STATE Broomfield, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,953 - $120,577	COMPARE TO Fort Collins, CO
CITY, STATE Cheyenne, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,222 - $108,918	COMPARE TO Fort Collins, CO
CITY, STATE Westminster, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,831 - $120,394	COMPARE TO Fort Collins, CO

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About Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins is the Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Larimer County, Colorado, United States. Situated on the Cache La Poudre River along the Colorado Front Range, Fort Collins is located 56 mi (90 km) north of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. With a 2016 estimated population of 161,000, it is the fourth most populous city in Colorado after Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora. Fort Collins is a midsize college city, home to Colorado State University. Fort Collins is situated at the base of the Rocky Mountain foothills of the northern Fr...

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