Chief Scientist Salary in Boston, Massachusetts

Chief Scientist Salary in Boston, MA

How much does a Chief Scientist make in Boston, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Scientist in Boston, MA is $219,502. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $195,949 to $253,173, with most professionals earning between $174,506 and $283,829.

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10th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $174,506 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $195,949 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $219,502 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $253,173 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $283,829 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
25% $195,949 10% $174,506 90% $283,829 75% $253,173 $219,502 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Chief Scientist in Boston, MA. The base salary for Chief Scientist ranges from $195,949 to $253,173 with the average base salary of $219,502. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $217,407 to $291,219 with the average total cash compensation of $250,042.

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About Boston, Massachusetts    Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The....More

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