Chief Scientist Salary in Columbia, South Carolina

Chief Scientist Salary in Columbia, SC

How much does a Chief Scientist make in Columbia, SC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Scientist in Columbia, SC is $182,337. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $162,774 to $210,313, with most professionals earning between $144,962 and $235,783.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $144,962 Columbia,SC March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $162,774 Columbia,SC March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $182,337 Columbia,SC March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $210,313 Columbia,SC March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $235,783 Columbia,SC March 01, 2025
25% $162,774 10% $144,962 90% $235,783 75% $210,313 $182,337 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 Columbia, SC. The base salary for Chief Scientist ranges from $162,774 to $210,313 with the average base salary of $182,337. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $180,603 to $241,909 with the average total cash compensation of $207,707.

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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

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