How much does a Chief Scientist make in San Diego, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Scientist in San Diego, CA is $211,252. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $188,586 to $243,663, with most professionals earning between $167,950 and $273,172.

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 $167,950 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $188,586 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $211,252 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $243,663 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $273,172 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
25% $188,586 10% $167,950 90% $273,172 75% $243,663 $211,252 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 San Diego, CA. The base salary for Chief Scientist ranges from $188,586 to $243,663 with the average base salary of $211,252. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $209,243 to $280,270 with the average total cash compensation of $240,644.

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