Variant Scientist Salary in the United States

How much does a Variant Scientist make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Variant Scientist in the United States is $78,253 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a Variant Scientist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,804
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,048 to $83,776
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,220
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Variant Scientist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $83,776 $6,981 $1,611 $40
Average $78,253 $6,521 $1,505 $38
25th Percentile $74,048 $6,171 $1,424 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Variant Scientist Salaries

A Variant Scientist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Variant Scientist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Variant Scientist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $77,377
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $77,669
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $78,253
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $80,267
  • Expert (over 8 years): $82,448
Levels Salary
Entry Level Variant Scientist$77,377
Intermediate Level Variant Scientist$77,669
Senior Level Variant Scientist$78,253
Specialist Level Variant Scientist$80,267
Expert Level Variant Scientist$82,448
$77,377 0 yr
$77,669 < 2 yrs
$78,253 2-4 yrs
$80,267 5-8 yrs
$82,448 > 8 yrs
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How Do Variant Scientist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Variant Scientists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $86,642.
  • California: $86,313.
  • Massachusetts: $85,163.

Top Paying Cities for Variant Scientists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $98,700
  • San Francisco: $97,730
  • Oakland: $95,562

What Skills Can Increase a Variant Scientist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 42.95% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Transaction Processing (Mentioned in 1.26% Job Postings): Transaction processing is information processing in computer science that is divided into individual, indivisible operations called transactions.
  • Subrogation (Mentioned in 0.21% Job Postings): Subrogation is the assumption by a third party of another party's legal right to collect a debt or damages. It is a legal doctrine whereby one person is entitled to enforce the subsisting or revived rights of another for one's own benefit.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 42.95%
Transaction Processing 1.26%
Subrogation 0.21%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Variant Scientist's salary.
  • Transaction Processing: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Purchasing: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Effective Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Transaction Processing
$93,121
19%
Purchasing
$86,861
11%
Effective Communication
$85,296
9%
Negotiating
$85,296
9%
Subrogation
$85,296
9%
Commitment
$83,731
7%
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Variant Scientist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Variant Scientist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Variant Scientist

Salaries for a Variant Scientist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $85,227 in 2023 to around $84,991 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Variant Scientist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Variant Scientist Over Time

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