Chief Scientist Salary in San Jose, California

Chief Scientist Salary in San Jose, CA

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Scientist in San Jose, CA is $264,704. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $236,207 to $292,314, with most professionals earning between $210,261 and $317,450.

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10th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $210,261 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $236,207 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $264,704 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $292,314 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $317,450 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25% $236,207 10% $210,261 90% $317,450 75% $292,314 $264,704 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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264704

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264704
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 Jose, CA. The base salary for Chief Scientist ranges from $236,207 to $292,314 with the average base salary of $264,704. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $236,207 to $292,314 with the average total cash compensation of $264,704.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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