Chief Scientist Salary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Chief Scientist Salary in Milwaukee, WI

How much does a Chief Scientist make in Milwaukee, WI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Scientist in Milwaukee, WI is $195,516. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $174,539 to $225,513, with most professionals earning between $155,440 and $252,824.

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10th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $155,440 Milwaukee,WI March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $174,539 Milwaukee,WI March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $195,516 Milwaukee,WI March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $225,513 Milwaukee,WI March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $252,824 Milwaukee,WI March 01, 2025
25% $174,539 10% $155,440 90% $252,824 75% $225,513 $195,516 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 Milwaukee, WI. The base salary for Chief Scientist ranges from $174,539 to $225,513 with the average base salary of $195,516. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $193,657 to $259,394 with the average total cash compensation of $222,719.

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About Milwaukee, Wisconsin    Milwaukee lies along the shores and bluffs of Lake Michigan at the confluence of three rivers: the Menomonee, the Kinnickinnic, and the Milwaukee. Sma....More

Milwaukee, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.8% from a year ago

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