Senior Principal Scientist Salary in Columbia, South Carolina

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How much does a Senior Principal Scientist make in Columbia, SC? The average Senior Principal Scientist salary in Columbia, SC is $166,585 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $149,644 and $181,771. 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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MSAT Scientist III/ Senior Scientist
Lonza - BROOKSIDE VILLAGE , TX
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our great
- 29 days ago
Senior Research Scientist - Material Flammability, Fire Dynamics and Lithium-ion Battery Safety
FM - NORWOOD , MA
FM is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk man
- 1 day ago
Senior Research Scientist Explosion Protection
FM - NORWOOD , MA
FM is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk man
- 1 day ago
Scientist, Data Senior
CHS Inc - INVER GROVE HEIGHTS , MN
CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to
- 1 day ago
Data Scientist Senior
USAA - PHOENIX , AZ
Why USAA. At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advi
- 5 days ago
Data Scientist Senior
USAA - PHOENIX , AZ
Why USAA. At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advi
- 5 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Principal Scientist in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Senior Principal Scientist ranges from $149,644 to $181,771 with the average base salary of $166,585. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $166,907 to $208,741 with the average total cash compensation of $185,309.

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About Columbia, South Carolina    One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plai....More

Columbia, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

Senior Principal Scientist Salary in popular cities: Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant

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