What are the main factors that influence a Senior Principal Scientist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Senior Principal Scientist?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Senior Principal Scientist roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A Senior Principal Scientist's salary?

A Senior Principal Scientist's salary grows with experience: a Data Scientist III (4-7 years)earns $111,437, a Data Scientist IV (7+ years)earns $126,985, a Senior Principal Scientist (7-10 years)earns $170,287, a Data Scientist VI (10-12 years)earns $205,086, a Data Science Supervisor (12+ years)earns $113,606,

What are the highest paying states for a Senior Principal Scientist?

Senior Principal Scientist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior Principal Scientist roles are District of Columbia $199,232, California $198,476, Massachusetts $195,831. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Senior Principal Scientist roles make?

Salaries for Senior Principal Scientist level roles vary by specialization: Principal Research Scientist: $217,916; Senior Principal: $192,566; Principal Data Scientist: $181,050; Senior Principal Data Scientist: $170,325; Principal Bioinformatics Scientist: $164,263.

Senior Principal Scientist Salary in Missouri

How much does a Senior Principal Scientist make in Missouri?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Principal Scientist in Missouri is $170,963 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $82.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $188,531
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $159,313 to $180,159
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $148,706

10% $148,706

50% (Median) $170,963

90% $188,531

Senior Principal Scientist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$180,159	$15,013	$3,465	$87
Average	$170,963	$14,247	$3,288	$82
25th Percentile	$159,313	$13,276	$3,064	$77

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Principal Scientist Salaries

A Senior Principal 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 Senior Principal Scientist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Principal 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): $111,437
Early Career (1-2 years): $126,985
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $170,287
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $205,086
Expert (over 8 years): $113,606

Levels	Salary
Data Scie... Level Senior Principal Scientist	$111,437
Data Scie... Level Senior Principal Scientist	$126,985
Senior Pr... Level Senior Principal Scientist	$170,287
Data Scie... Level Senior Principal Scientist	$205,086
Data Scie... Level Senior Principal Scientist	$113,606

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How Do Senior Principal 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 Senior Principal Scientists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $199,232.
California: $198,476.
Massachusetts: $195,831.

District of Columbia $199,232 California $198,476 Massachusetts $195,831 Washington $195,111 New Jersey $195,039 Alaska $194,787 Connecticut $192,304 New York $191,296

Hawaii $188,075 Rhode Island $186,564 Maryland $185,538 Minnesota $184,135 Colorado $183,595 Illinois $183,415 Oregon $182,731 Delaware $182,227

New Hampshire $181,911 Virginia $181,202 Pennsylvania $179,132 Nevada $178,089 North Dakota $177,747 Michigan $177,207 Wisconsin $177,009 Vermont $176,613

Texas $175,515 Maine $175,443 Arizona $175,335 Ohio $175,210 Georgia $173,554 Indiana $172,726 Wyoming $172,564 Utah $172,312

Iowa $172,204 Kansas $171,341 Louisiana $171,089 North Carolina $170,999 Missouri $170,963 Florida $170,261 Montana $169,883 Nebraska $169,523

Kentucky $169,325 South Carolina $168,606 Tennessee $168,156 Idaho $167,976 New Mexico $166,662 Oklahoma $166,374 Alabama $165,313 South Dakota $163,531

Arkansas $162,560 West Virginia $162,038 Mississippi $160,472

Top Paying Cities for Senior Principal 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:

Braggadocio: $165,662
Eugene: $166,337
Fortuna: $166,292

Braggadocio, MO $165,662 Eugene, MO $166,337 Fortuna, MO $166,292 Freeburg, MO $166,162 Gasconade, MO $166,207 Gravois Mills, MO $166,554 Laurie, MO $166,574 Hartsburg, MO $166,342

Henley, MO $166,315 Hermann, MO $166,529 High Point, MO $166,376 Holts Summit, MO $166,565 Jamestown, MO $166,196 Kaiser, MO $166,500 Koeltztown, MO $166,106 Lake Ozark, MO $166,979

Latham, MO $166,376 Linn, MO $166,229 Linn Creek, MO $166,558 Lohman, MO $166,371 Loose Creek, MO $166,261 Mc Girk, MO $166,414 Meta, MO $166,054 Mokane, MO $166,216

Morrison, MO $166,013 Mount Sterling, MO $165,905 New Bloomfield, MO $166,320 Olean, MO $166,380 Osage Beach, MO $166,920 Owensville, MO $166,310 Portland, MO $165,970 Prairie Home, MO $166,211

Rhineland, MO $165,975 Rocky Mount, MO $166,682 Russellville, MO $166,356 Saint Elizabeth, MO $166,200 Saint Thomas, MO $166,268 Steedman, MO $166,142 Stover, MO $166,283 Sunrise Beach, MO $166,740

Tebbetts, MO $166,193 Tipton, MO $166,410 Tuscumbia, MO $166,257 Ulman, MO $166,351 Versailles, MO $166,430 Westphalia, MO $166,182 Jefferson City, MO $166,612 Columbia, MO $166,799

Armstrong, MO $166,236 Auxvasse, MO $166,247 Benton City, MO $166,090 Boonville, MO $166,497 Brunswick, MO $166,437 Bunceton, MO $166,095 Cairo, MO $166,436 Kearney, MO $174,339

Kingsville, MO $172,372 Lawson, MO $172,687 Levasy, MO $174,031 Lexington, MO $171,550 Liberty, MO $175,375 Lone Jack, MO $173,450 Mayview, MO $171,469 Missouri City, MO $174,952

Mosby, MO $174,493 Napoleon, MO $173,491 Oak Grove, MO $173,943 Odessa, MO $172,318 Orrick, MO $173,833 Peculiar, MO $173,378 Platte City, MO $174,227 Pleasant Hill, MO $173,214

Raymore, MO $174,324 Rayville, MO $172,534 Richmond, MO $171,969 Sibley, MO $174,349 Smithville, MO $174,614 Strasburg, MO $172,660 Waldron, MO $175,308 Warrensburg, MO $169,523

Waverly, MO $168,679 Wellington, MO $172,831 Weston, MO $172,599 Kansas City, MO $175,389 Riverside, MO $175,361 Agency, MO $171,917 Albany, MO $166,284 Allendale, MO $166,628

Amazonia, MO $168,158 Ewing, MO $166,261 Frankford, MO $166,212 Granger, MO $166,212 Hunnewell, MO $166,133 Kahoka, MO $166,383 Knox City, MO $166,166 La Belle, MO $166,268

La Grange, MO $166,513 Lentner, MO $166,144 Leonard, MO $166,160 Lewistown, MO $166,250 Luray, MO $166,230 Maywood, MO $166,400 Monroe City, MO $166,322 Monticello, MO $166,221

Newark, MO $166,149 New London, MO $166,418 Novelty, MO $166,157 Palmyra, MO $166,488 Perry, MO $166,157 Philadelphia, MO $166,252 Plevna, MO $166,164 Revere, MO $166,261

Saint Patrick, MO $166,490 Saverton, MO $166,929 Shelbina, MO $166,331 Shelbyville, MO $166,232 Taylor, MO $166,344 Wayland, MO $166,992 Williamstown, MO $166,086 Wyaconda, MO $166,166

Kirksville, MO $166,858 Atlanta, MO $166,382 Baring, MO $166,241 Bevier, MO $166,599 Brashear, MO $166,419 Callao, MO $166,454 Coatsville, MO $166,248 Downing, MO $166,355

Edina, MO $166,356 Elmer, MO $166,392 Ethel, MO $166,430 Gibbs, MO $166,391 Glenwood, MO $166,374 Gorin, MO $166,248 Green Castle, MO $166,383 Green City, MO $166,461

Greentop, MO $166,425 Hurdland, MO $166,259 Lancaster, MO $166,461 La Plata, MO $166,553 Livonia, MO $166,382 Macon, MO $166,696 Memphis, MO $166,419 Milan, MO $166,576

New Boston, MO $166,452 New Cambria, MO $166,414 Novinger, MO $166,482 Pollock, MO $166,277 Queen City, MO $166,439 Rutledge, MO $166,236 Unionville, MO $166,490 Winigan, MO $166,531

Worthington, MO $166,481 Park Hills, MO $167,710 Annapolis, MO $165,449 Arcadia, MO $165,656 Belgrade, MO $166,263 Belleview, MO $165,606 Bismarck, MO $166,860 Black, MO $165,496

Blackwell, MO $168,510 Bloomsdale, MO $169,192 Bonne Terre, MO $168,320 Bunker, MO $165,379 Cadet, MO $168,300 Caledonia, MO $166,335 Cascade, MO $165,601 Centerville, MO $165,478

Des Arc, MO $165,534 Doe Run, MO $166,761 Ellington, MO $165,408 Farmington, MO $167,386 Fredericktown, MO $165,824 Amity, MO $168,451 Barnard, MO $166,106 Bethany, MO $166,394

Blythedale, MO $166,248 Bolckow, MO $166,572 Burlington Junction, MO $166,124 Cameron, MO $169,804 Clarksdale, MO $169,115 Clearmont, MO $166,286 Clyde, MO $166,518 Conception, MO $166,587

Conception Junction, MO $166,144 Cosby, MO $169,012 Craig, MO $165,853 Darlington, MO $166,146 Dearborn, MO $172,692 De Kalb, MO $171,352 Denver, MO $165,975 Eagleville, MO $166,274

Easton, MO $170,837 Edgerton, MO $173,559 Elmo, MO $166,574 Fairfax, MO $166,189 Maysville, MO $167,783 Faucett, MO $171,562 Fillmore, MO $166,887 Forest City, MO $166,472

Gentry, MO $166,047 Saint Charles, MO $171,962 Annada, MO $167,738 Augusta, MO $170,105 Irondale, MO $167,053 Ironton, MO $165,865 Knob Lick, MO $166,878 Leadwood, MO $168,116

Lesterville, MO $165,523 Marquand, MO $165,563 Middle Brook, MO $165,556 Mineral Point, MO $167,794 Patton, MO $165,741 Pilot Knob, MO $166,473 Potosi, MO $167,001 Redford, MO $165,268

Reynolds, MO $165,464 Sainte Genevieve, MO $168,377 Saint Mary, MO $167,796 Tiff, MO $168,440 Vulcan, MO $165,426 Cape Girardeau, MO $166,313 Bellflower, MO $166,779 Advance, MO $165,782

Altenburg, MO $166,050 Bell City, MO $165,660 Benton, MO $166,079 Brazeau, MO $166,857 Brownwood, MO $166,097 Burfordville, MO $165,883 Chaffee, MO $165,950 Commerce, MO $166,338

Daisy, MO $165,838 Delta, MO $166,032 Dutchtown, MO $166,121 Farrar, MO $166,556 Friedheim, MO $165,813 Frohna, MO $165,995 Gipsy, MO $165,500 Glenallen, MO $165,624

Gordonville, MO $166,158 Jackson, MO $166,176 Kelso, MO $166,630 Leopold, MO $165,721 Mc Gee, MO $165,520 Marble Hill, MO $165,795 Millersville, MO $165,809 Morley, MO $166,373

Oak Ridge, MO $165,853 Old Appleton, MO $166,072 Oran, MO $165,795 Perkins, MO $166,369 Perryville, MO $166,849 Mc Bride, MO $166,857 Pocahontas, MO $166,216 Scott City, MO $166,259

Sedgewickville, MO $165,768 Sturdivant, MO $165,664 Uniontown, MO $165,916 Vanduser, MO $166,063 Whitewater, MO $165,737 Zalma, MO $165,575 Sikeston, MO $166,041 Anniston, MO $166,295

Arbyrd, MO $165,377 Bernie, MO $165,815 Bertrand, MO $165,862 Blodgett, MO $166,592 Bloomfield, MO $165,829 Bowling Green, MO $166,671 Clarksville, MO $167,251 Cottleville, MO $171,427

Curryville, MO $166,121 Defiance, MO $170,630 Dutzow, MO $168,910 Elsberry, MO $168,543 Eolia, MO $167,479 Farber, MO $166,175 Flinthill, MO $170,360 Foley, MO $169,241

Foristell, MO $169,374 Hawk Point, MO $167,866 High Hill, MO $166,961 Jonesburg, MO $167,294 Laddonia, MO $166,081 Louisiana, MO $166,491 Marthasville, MO $168,487 Middletown, MO $166,259

Montgomery City, MO $166,202 Moscow Mills, MO $169,322 New Florence, MO $166,452 New Melle, MO $170,205 O Fallon, MO $170,729 Lake Saint Louis, MO $170,556 Old Monroe, MO $170,182 Olney, MO $166,999

Portage Des Sioux, MO $171,810 Saint Peters, MO $171,499 Silex, MO $167,548 Treloar, MO $168,123 Troy, MO $168,674 Truesdale, MO $168,753 Truxton, MO $167,213 Vandalia, MO $166,302

Warrenton, MO $168,091 Wellsville, MO $166,173 Wentzville, MO $170,159 West Alton, MO $172,519 Whiteside, MO $168,161 Williamsburg, MO $166,068 Winfield, MO $169,585 Wright City, MO $168,883

Hannibal, MO $166,794 Alexandria, MO $166,355 Anabel, MO $166,266 Arbela, MO $166,241 Ashburn, MO $166,022 Bethel, MO $166,243 Canton, MO $166,488 Center, MO $166,203

Clarence, MO $166,335 Earth City, MO $172,366 Pittsburg, MO $164,260 Hematite, MO $170,491 Herculaneum, MO $171,222 High Ridge, MO $171,962 Hillsboro, MO $170,580 House Springs, MO $171,269

Imperial, MO $171,971 Kimmswick, MO $172,028 Labadie, MO $170,374 Leslie, MO $167,643 Liguori, MO $171,578 Lonedell, MO $168,800 Luebbering, MO $169,090 Mapaville, MO $170,819

Morse Mill, MO $170,367 New Haven, MO $167,819 Pacific, MO $170,936 Pevely, MO $171,328 Richwoods, MO $168,460 Robertsville, MO $170,029 Saint Albans, MO $170,832 Saint Ann, MO $172,921

Saint Clair, MO $168,762 Emden, MO $166,180 Bragg City, MO $165,514 Canalou, MO $166,106 Cardwell, MO $165,270 Caruthersville, MO $165,797 Catron, MO $165,358 Charleston, MO $165,957

Clarkton, MO $165,584 Cooter, MO $166,166 Deering, MO $166,148 Dexter, MO $165,995 East Prairie, MO $165,662 Essex, MO $165,647 Gibson, MO $165,581 Gideon, MO $165,586

Gobler, MO $165,428 Grayridge, MO $166,317 Hayti, MO $165,689 Holcomb, MO $165,500 Holland, MO $166,279 Hornersville, MO $165,710 Kennett, MO $165,853 Kewanee, MO $165,817

Lilbourn, MO $165,694 Malden, MO $165,899 Marston, MO $165,953 Matthews, MO $165,640 Morehouse, MO $166,358 New Madrid, MO $165,727 Parma, MO $165,613 Portageville, MO $165,644

Risco, MO $166,211 Rives, MO $165,480 Senath, MO $165,505 Steele, MO $165,667 Tallapoosa, MO $166,059 Wardell, MO $165,781 Whiteoak, MO $166,164 Wolf Island, MO $165,604

Wyatt, MO $166,329 Poplar Bluff, MO $165,948 Briar, MO $165,135 Broseley, MO $165,518 Campbell, MO $165,419 Clubb, MO $165,565 Doniphan, MO $165,304 Dudley, MO $165,520

Ellsinore, MO $165,489 Stanton, MO $168,012 Sullivan, MO $167,839 Union, MO $168,949 Valles Mines, MO $168,721 Valley Park, MO $172,339 Villa Ridge, MO $169,980 Washington, MO $169,003

Rosebud, MO $166,749 Saint Louis, MO $173,860 Durham, MO $166,445 Pleasant Hope, MO $160,593 Point Lookout, MO $164,607 Polk, MO $163,578 Ponce De Leon, MO $161,278 Pontiac, MO $164,755

Powell, MO $164,294 Powersite, MO $163,992 Preston, MO $164,728 Protem, MO $164,271 Purdy, MO $164,400 Quincy, MO $165,385 Reeds Spring, MO $162,430 Republic, MO $160,148

Ridgedale, MO $164,530 Rockaway Beach, MO $162,531 Rockbridge, MO $164,850 Rogersville, MO $160,300 Rueter, MO $163,711 Seligman, MO $163,639 Seymour, MO $161,944 Shell Knob, MO $164,147

South Greenfield, MO $161,960 Sparta, MO $161,009 Spokane, MO $161,547 Squires, MO $164,028 Stotts City, MO $163,267 Strafford, MO $160,246 Taneyville, MO $162,380 Tecumseh, MO $165,433

Theodosia, MO $164,350 Thornfield, MO $164,274 Tunas, MO $164,323 Turners, MO $159,848 Udall, MO $165,045 Urbana, MO $164,296 Vanzant, MO $165,138 Verona, MO $162,261

Walnut Grove, MO $161,030 Walnut Shade, MO $162,047 Washburn, MO $164,316 Wasola, MO $164,620 Weaubleau, MO $164,681 West Plains, MO $165,709 South Fork, MO $165,426 Moody, MO $164,953

Myrtle, MO $164,791 Wheatland, MO $165,102 Willard, MO $160,233 Windyville, MO $163,807 Zanoni, MO $165,599 Stockton, MO $164,059 Macks Creek, MO $165,325 Roach, MO $166,261

Peace Valley, MO $165,588 Pomona, MO $165,764 Pottersville, MO $165,669 Thayer, MO $165,081 Willow Springs, MO $165,795 Springfield, MO $159,573 Centralia, MO $166,416 Rush Hill, MO $166,117

Salisbury, MO $166,409 Santa Fe, MO $166,133 Stoutsville, MO $166,131 Sturgeon, MO $166,391 Thompson, MO $166,167 Triplett, MO $166,112 Wooldridge, MO $166,191 Sedalia, MO $166,554

Whiteman Air Force Base, MO $168,424 Arrow Rock, MO $166,621 Blackburn, MO $167,823 Blackwater, MO $166,148 Calhoun, MO $166,554 Climax Springs, MO $166,122 Cole Camp, MO $166,205 Edwards, MO $166,104

Emma, MO $168,471 Florence, MO $166,166 Gilliam, MO $166,173 Green Ridge, MO $166,545 Houstonia, MO $166,777 Hughesville, MO $166,211 Ionia, MO $166,097 Knob Noster, MO $168,249

La Monte, MO $167,333 Lincoln, MO $166,176 Malta Bend, MO $167,222 Marshall, MO $166,484 Miami, MO $166,092 Mora, MO $166,121 Nelson, MO $166,104 Otterville, MO $166,209

Slater, MO $166,376 Smithton, MO $166,261 Sweet Springs, MO $167,443 Syracuse, MO $166,259 Warsaw, MO $166,241 Windsor, MO $166,617 Rolla, MO $166,297 Beulah, MO $165,671

Birch Tree, MO $165,518 Bixby, MO $165,581 Boss, MO $165,487 Bourbon, MO $166,959 Brinktown, MO $165,998 Bucyrus, MO $165,770 Cherryville, MO $165,752 Cook Sta, MO $165,741

Crocker, MO $166,221 Cuba, MO $166,151 Davisville, MO $165,660 Devils Elbow, MO $166,013 Dixon, MO $166,193 Duke, MO $165,714 Edgar Springs, MO $165,880 Eldridge, MO $164,938

Elk Creek, MO $165,592 Eminence, MO $165,487 Eunice, MO $165,628 Falcon, MO $164,915 Fort Leonard Wood, MO $166,340 Hartshorn, MO $165,498 Houston, MO $165,953 Harrisonville, MO $172,151

Clark, MO $166,374 Clifton Hill, MO $166,256 Dalton, MO $166,054 Excello, MO $166,419 Fayette, MO $166,358 Franklin, MO $166,167 Fulton, MO $166,470 Glasgow, MO $166,306

Hallsville, MO $166,493 Harrisburg, MO $166,387 Higbee, MO $166,311 Holliday, MO $166,225 Huntsville, MO $166,466 Jacksonville, MO $166,342 Keytesville, MO $166,360 Kingdom City, MO $166,189

Madison, MO $166,284 Martinsburg, MO $166,108 Mexico, MO $166,445 Moberly, MO $166,720 New Franklin, MO $166,355 Paris, MO $166,234 Pilot Grove, MO $166,198 Renick, MO $167,002

Rocheport, MO $166,356 Huggins, MO $165,221 Iberia, MO $166,266 Jadwin, MO $165,638 Jerome, MO $166,356 Lake Spring, MO $166,243 Laquey, MO $166,043 Leasburg, MO $166,432

Lebanon, MO $164,830 Lenox, MO $165,809 Licking, MO $165,935 Lynchburg, MO $165,117 Montier, MO $165,541 Mountain View, MO $165,799 Newburg, MO $165,968 Plato, MO $165,840

Raymondville, MO $165,750 Richland, MO $166,140 Roby, MO $165,953 Saint James, MO $166,139 Salem, MO $165,824 Solo, MO $165,752 Steelville, MO $165,869 Viburnum, MO $166,049

Stoutland, MO $165,773 Success, MO $165,831 Summersville, MO $165,620 Vichy, MO $165,996 Vienna, MO $166,070 Waynesville, MO $166,477 Saint Robert, MO $166,571 Wesco, MO $165,716

Winona, MO $165,473 Yukon, MO $165,709 Allenton, MO $171,263 Chesterfield, MO $171,557 Arnold, MO $172,348 Ballwin, MO $172,106 Barnhart, MO $171,612 Beaufort, MO $167,999

Berger, MO $167,355 Catawissa, MO $170,475 Cedar Hill, MO $170,817 Crystal City, MO $171,064 De Soto, MO $169,268 Dittmer, MO $170,148 Eureka, MO $171,539 Fenton, MO $172,420

Festus, MO $170,365 Fletcher, MO $168,690 Florissant, MO $172,618 French Village, MO $168,638 Gerald, MO $167,242 Glencoe, MO $171,424 Gray Summit, MO $170,252 Grover, MO $171,618

Grubville, MO $169,268 Hazelwood, MO $172,703 Maryland Heights, MO $172,564 Adrian, MO $169,189 Amoret, MO $167,996 Amsterdam, MO $168,773 Appleton City, MO $165,910 Archie, MO $170,851

Blairstown, MO $168,622 Bronaugh, MO $165,424 Butler, MO $167,546 Chilhowee, MO $168,616 Cleveland, MO $172,868 Clinton, MO $166,684 Collins, MO $164,760 Creighton, MO $169,360

Deepwater, MO $165,959 Deerfield, MO $165,507 Drexel, MO $171,231 East Lynne, MO $172,086 El Dorado Springs, MO $165,487 Foster, MO $166,956 Freeman, MO $172,255 Garden City, MO $171,085

Golden City, MO $163,765 Harwood, MO $165,710 Hume, MO $165,939 Jasper, MO $164,751 Jerico Springs, MO $164,161 Lamar, MO $165,003 Leeton, MO $167,999 Liberal, MO $165,440

Lowry City, MO $165,970 Metz, MO $166,140 Milford, MO $164,534 Milo, MO $165,478 Mindenmines, MO $165,428 Montrose, MO $166,630 Moundville, MO $165,597 Nevada, MO $165,989

Osceola, MO $165,718 Richards, MO $165,485 Rich Hill, MO $166,090 Rockville, MO $165,640 Roscoe, MO $165,916 Schell City, MO $165,732 Sheldon, MO $165,259 Urich, MO $168,199

Walker, MO $165,629 Joplin, MO $166,056 Alba, MO $165,710 Anderson, MO $164,881 Asbury, MO $165,397 Avilla, MO $164,411 Carl Junction, MO $165,964 Carterville, MO $165,970

Carthage, MO $164,928 Diamond, MO $165,210 Duenweg, MO $166,063 Fairview, MO $164,920 Goodman, MO $165,163 Granby, MO $165,050 Lanagan, MO $164,825 La Russell, MO $163,177

Neck City, MO $165,937 Neosho, MO $165,593 Newtonia, MO $164,793 Noel, MO $164,652 Oronogo, MO $165,703 Pineville, MO $164,075 Purcell, MO $165,910 Racine, MO $165,869

Reeds, MO $163,841 Rocky Comfort, MO $164,636 Sarcoxie, MO $164,005 South West City, MO $164,724 Saginaw, MO $165,979 Seneca, MO $165,309 Stark City, MO $164,710 Stella, MO $164,794

Tiff City, MO $165,090 Waco, MO $165,964 Webb City, MO $166,016 Wentworth, MO $163,884 Wheaton, MO $165,257 Argyle, MO $166,090 Ashland, MO $166,524 Barnett, MO $166,414

Belle, MO $166,117 Bland, MO $166,020 Bonnots Mill, MO $166,207 Brumley, MO $166,340 California, MO $166,414 Camdenton, MO $166,319 Centertown, MO $166,326 Chamois, MO $166,018

Clarksburg, MO $166,193 Long Lane, MO $162,693 Montreal, MO $166,261 Aldrich, MO $161,764 Arcola, MO $163,204 Ash Grove, MO $160,674 Aurora, MO $161,730 Alton, MO $165,386

Caplinger Mills, MO $164,530 Ava, MO $163,690 Bakersfield, MO $165,162 Billings, MO $160,656 Blue Eye, MO $164,276 Bois D Arc, MO $160,307 Bolivar, MO $162,162 Bradleyville, MO $163,303

Branson, MO $164,501 Brighton, MO $160,643 Brixey, MO $165,073 Brookline, MO $159,754 Bruner, MO $161,343 Buffalo, MO $162,320 Butterfield, MO $165,176 Cape Fair, MO $163,515

Cassville, MO $164,469 Caulfield, MO $165,219 Cedarcreek, MO $163,871 Chadwick, MO $161,770 Chestnutridge, MO $161,586 Clever, MO $160,564 Conway, MO $162,529 Crane, MO $161,449

Cross Timbers, MO $165,142 Dadeville, MO $162,220 Diggins, MO $161,561 Dora, MO $165,619 Drury, MO $165,111 Dunnegan, MO $163,413 Eagle Rock, MO $164,130 Elkland, MO $161,667

Eudora, MO $161,298 Everton, MO $161,327 Exeter, MO $164,627 Fair Grove, MO $160,622 Fair Play, MO $162,419 Flemington, MO $163,938 Fordland, MO $161,032 Forsyth, MO $161,696

Freistatt, MO $163,812 Gainesville, MO $165,408 Galena, MO $161,977 Garrison, MO $162,016 Golden, MO $164,201 Graff, MO $165,054 Greenfield, MO $162,327 Grovespring, MO $163,898

Half Way, MO $162,085 Halltown, MO $160,697 Hardenville, MO $165,446 Hartville, MO $164,005 Hermitage, MO $164,832 Highlandville, MO $161,007 Hollister, MO $164,294 Humansville, MO $164,073

Hurley, MO $161,149 Isabella, MO $164,726 Kirbyville, MO $164,042 Kissee Mills, MO $163,853 Lampe, MO $164,433 Lockwood, MO $163,350 Louisburg, MO $163,686 Kimberling City, MO $164,391

Brandsville, MO $165,644 Cabool, MO $165,827 Couch, MO $164,897 Koshkonong, MO $165,194 Mc Clurg, MO $163,441 Macomb, MO $164,096 Mansfield, MO $163,700 Marionville, MO $160,892

Marshfield, MO $161,433 Miller, MO $161,813 Monett, MO $163,969 Morrisville, MO $161,082 Mountain Grove, MO $165,163 Mount Vernon, MO $161,685 Niangua, MO $162,549 Nixa, MO $160,147

Noble, MO $164,431 Norwood, MO $164,460 Oldfield, MO $161,624 Ozark, MO $160,643 Phillipsburg, MO $163,657 Gower, MO $172,302 Fagus, MO $165,199 Graham, MO $165,998

Grant City, MO $166,182 Guilford, MO $166,212 Hatfield, MO $166,000 Helena, MO $168,352 Hopkins, MO $166,166 King City, MO $167,091 Lathrop, MO $172,365 Maitland, MO $166,038

Martinsville, MO $166,052 Maryville, MO $166,495 Mound City, MO $166,171 New Hampton, MO $166,202 Oregon, MO $167,083 Osborn, MO $169,651 Parnell, MO $166,032 Pickering, MO $166,167

Plattsburg, MO $172,548 Ravenwood, MO $166,185 Rea, MO $167,152 Ridgeway, MO $166,229 Rock Port, MO $166,902 Rosendale, MO $167,245 Rushville, MO $170,846 Savannah, MO $168,172

Sheridan, MO $166,128 Skidmore, MO $165,959 Stanberry, MO $166,220 Stewartsville, MO $170,875 Tarkio, MO $166,718 Trimble, MO $173,630 Turney, MO $171,650 Union Star, MO $167,807

Watson, MO $166,932 Weatherby, MO $167,949 Westboro, MO $166,794 Worth, MO $166,076 Saint Joseph, MO $170,250 Chillicothe, MO $166,882 Altamont, MO $168,035 Bogard, MO $167,765

Bosworth, MO $166,590 Braymer, MO $168,796 Breckenridge, MO $167,898 Brookfield, MO $166,815 Browning, MO $166,452 Bucklin, MO $166,615 Cainsville, MO $166,266 Carrollton, MO $167,934

Chula, MO $166,419 Coffey, MO $166,277 Cowgill, MO $169,374 Dawn, MO $167,656 De Witt, MO $166,205 Gallatin, MO $167,535 Galt, MO $166,360 Gilman City, MO $166,216

Hale, MO $166,407 Hamilton, MO $168,802 Harris, MO $166,216 Humphreys, MO $166,398 Jameson, MO $166,468 Jamesport, MO $166,401 Kidder, MO $168,922 Kingston, MO $169,685

Laclede, MO $166,565 Laredo, MO $166,418 Linneus, MO $166,536 Lock Springs, MO $167,798 Lucerne, MO $166,230 Ludlow, MO $167,807 Mc Fall, MO $166,103 Marceline, MO $166,693

Meadville, MO $166,522 Mendon, MO $166,310 Mercer, MO $166,320 Mooresville, MO $167,143 Newtown, MO $166,247 Lead Hill, MO $161,529 Bridgeton, MO $172,519 Eldon, MO $166,594

Norborne, MO $169,142 Pattonsburg, MO $166,729 Polo, MO $171,420 Powersville, MO $166,234 Princeton, MO $166,365 Purdin, MO $166,511 Rothville, MO $166,419 Spickard, MO $166,331

Stet, MO $169,300 Sumner, MO $166,256 Tina, MO $167,333 Trenton, MO $166,580 Utica, MO $167,569 Wheeling, MO $166,412 Winston, MO $168,291 Pierce City, MO $164,161

Fairdealing, MO $165,286 Fisk, MO $165,692 Fremont, MO $165,192 Gatewood, MO $164,683 Grandin, MO $165,431 Greenville, MO $165,484 Harviell, MO $165,412 Lodi, MO $165,451

Lowndes, MO $165,462 Mill Spring, MO $165,351 Naylor, MO $165,072 Neelyville, MO $165,063 Oxly, MO $165,147 Patterson, MO $165,514 Piedmont, MO $165,592 Puxico, MO $165,730

Qulin, MO $165,196 Rombauer, MO $166,448 Shook, MO $165,487 Silva, MO $165,532 Van Buren, MO $165,377 Wappapello, MO $165,763 Williamsville, MO $165,565 Alma, MO $168,514

Lees Summit, MO $175,082 Bates City, MO $173,196 Belton, MO $174,339 Blue Springs, MO $175,040 Buckner, MO $174,682 Camden, MO $173,066 Camden Point, MO $173,567 Centerview, MO $170,814

Concordia, MO $168,910 Corder, MO $169,088 Dover, MO $169,399 Excelsior Springs, MO $173,927 Farley, MO $174,700 Grain Valley, MO $174,528 Grandview, MO $175,317 Greenwood, MO $174,207

Hardin, MO $171,094 Henrietta, MO $172,285 Higginsville, MO $170,004 Holden, MO $171,278 Holt, MO $173,696 Independence, MO $175,379

Senior Principal Scientist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Senior Principal Scientist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Senior Principal Scientist positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Senior Principal Scientist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Senior Principal Scientist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$256,444	$123.0	50%

Senior Principal Scientist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Principal 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.

$159,313

Average $170,963/year

$180,159

$13,276

Average $14,247/month

$15,013

$3,064

Average $3,288/week

$3,465

$77

Average $82/hour

$87

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$180,159	$15,013	$3,465	$87
Average	$170,963	$14,247	$3,288	$82
25th Percentile	$159,313	$13,276	$3,064	$77

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