Chief Scientist Salary in Reno, Nevada

Chief Scientist Salary in Reno, NV

How much does a Chief Scientist make in Reno, NV?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Scientist in Reno, NV is $210,915. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $188,209 to $232,915, with most professionals earning between $167,535 and $252,944.

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10th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $167,535 Reno,NV March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $188,209 Reno,NV March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $210,915 Reno,NV March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $232,915 Reno,NV March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $252,944 Reno,NV March 01, 2025
25% $188,209 10% $167,535 90% $252,944 75% $232,915 $210,915 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Research and Development Supervisor

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    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Reno, NV. The base salary for Chief Scientist ranges from $188,209 to $232,915 with the average base salary of $210,915. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $188,209 to $232,915 with the average total cash compensation of $210,915.

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About Reno, Nevada    Reno (/ˈriːnoʊ/ REE-noh) is a city in the U.S. state of Nevada, located in the northwestern part of the state, approximately 22 miles (35 km) from Lak....More

Reno, Nevada  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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