Chief Scientist Salary in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chief Scientist Salary in Chattanooga, TN

How much does a Chief Scientist make in Chattanooga, TN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Scientist in Chattanooga, TN is $190,370. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $169,875 to $210,226, with most professionals earning between $151,215 and $228,304.

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10th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $151,215 Chattanooga,TN April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $169,875 Chattanooga,TN April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $190,370 Chattanooga,TN April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $210,226 Chattanooga,TN April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $228,304 Chattanooga,TN April 01, 2025
25% $169,875 10% $151,215 90% $228,304 75% $210,226 $190,370 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Research and Development Supervisor

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    Bachelor's Degree

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169875
210226
190370

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Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
169875
210226
190370
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Scientist in Chattanooga, TN. The base salary for Chief Scientist ranges from $169,875 to $210,226 with the average base salary of $190,370. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $169,875 to $210,226 with the average total cash compensation of $190,370.

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About Chattanooga, Tennessee    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 144.6 square miles (374.4 km2), of which 137.1 square miles (355.2 km2) are....More

Chattanooga, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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