Chief Scientist Salary in Salt Lake City, Utah

Chief Scientist Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

How much does a Chief Scientist make in Salt Lake City, UT?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Scientist in Salt Lake City, UT is $190,795. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $170,324 to $220,068, with most professionals earning between $151,687 and $246,720.

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10th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $151,687 Salt Lake City,UT March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $170,324 Salt Lake City,UT March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $190,795 Salt Lake City,UT March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $220,068 Salt Lake City,UT March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $246,720 Salt Lake City,UT March 01, 2025
25% $170,324 10% $151,687 90% $246,720 75% $220,068 $190,795 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Average Base Salary

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170324
220068
190795

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
188981
253131
217341
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Scientist in Salt Lake City, UT. The base salary for Chief Scientist ranges from $170,324 to $220,068 with the average base salary of $190,795. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $188,981 to $253,131 with the average total cash compensation of $217,341.

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About Salt Lake City, Utah    Salt Lake City has an area of 110.4 square miles (286 km2) and an average elevation of 4,327 feet (1,319 m) above sea level. The lowest point within t....More

Salt Lake City, Utah  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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