How much does a Chief Scientist make in Providence, RI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Scientist in Providence, RI is $217,484. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $194,070 to $240,168, with most professionals earning between $172,753 and $260,821.

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 $172,753 Providence,RI April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $194,070 Providence,RI April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $217,484 Providence,RI April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $240,168 Providence,RI April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $260,821 Providence,RI April 01, 2025
25% $194,070 10% $172,753 90% $260,821 75% $240,168 $217,484 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Scientist in Providence, RI. The base salary for Chief Scientist ranges from $194,070 to $240,168 with the average base salary of $217,484. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $194,070 to $240,168 with the average total cash compensation of $217,484.

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About Providence, Rhode Island    The Providence city limits enclose a small geographical region with a total area of 20.5 square miles (53 km2); 18.5 square miles (48 km2) of it is la....More

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