Chief Scientist Salary in Durham, North Carolina

Chief Scientist Salary in Durham, NC

How much does a Chief Scientist make in Durham, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Scientist in Durham, NC is $204,578. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $182,553 to $225,916, with most professionals earning between $162,501 and $245,343.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $162,501 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $182,553 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $204,578 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $225,916 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $245,343 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
25% $182,553 10% $162,501 90% $245,343 75% $225,916 $204,578 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Research and Development Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Chief Scientist


    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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225916
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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 Durham, NC. The base salary for Chief Scientist ranges from $182,553 to $225,916 with the average base salary of $204,578. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $182,553 to $225,916 with the average total cash compensation of $204,578.

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About Durham, North Carolina    Durham is a city in and the county seat of Durham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population t....More

Durham, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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