Chief Scientist Salary in Wichita, Kansas

Chief Scientist Salary in Wichita, KS

How much does a Chief Scientist make in Wichita, KS?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Scientist in Wichita, KS is $194,021. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $173,133 to $214,258, with most professionals earning between $154,116 and $232,683.

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10th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $154,116 Wichita,KS April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $173,133 Wichita,KS April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $194,021 Wichita,KS April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $214,258 Wichita,KS April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $232,683 Wichita,KS April 01, 2025
25% $173,133 10% $154,116 90% $232,683 75% $214,258 $194,021 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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214258
194021

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173133
214258
194021
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Scientist in Wichita, KS. The base salary for Chief Scientist ranges from $173,133 to $214,258 with the average base salary of $194,021. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $173,133 to $214,258 with the average total cash compensation of $194,021.

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About Wichita, Kansas    Downtown Wichita is at 37°41′20″N 97°20′10″W / 37.68889°N 97.33611°W / 37.68889; -97.33611 (37.688888, −97.336111), at an elevation of 1,299 feet (....More

Wichita, Kansas  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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