As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Chief Scientist in the United States is $101. While Salary.com is seeing that Chief Scientist salary in the US can go up to $119 or down to $93, but most earn between $97 and $110. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Scientist in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary | $93 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary | $97 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary | $101 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary | $110 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary | $119 | US | May 01, 2026 |
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