How much does a Chief Scientist make in Portland, ME?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Scientist in Portland, ME is $194,533. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $173,661 to $224,379, with most professionals earning between $154,658 and $251,552.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Chief Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $154,658 Portland,ME March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $173,661 Portland,ME March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $194,533 Portland,ME March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $224,379 Portland,ME March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $251,552 Portland,ME March 01, 2025
25% $173,661 10% $154,658 90% $251,552 75% $224,379 $194,533 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 Portland, ME. The base salary for Chief Scientist ranges from $173,661 to $224,379 with the average base salary of $194,533. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $192,682 to $258,089 with the average total cash compensation of $221,599.

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