How much does a Computer & Information Research Scientist make in Altoona, PA? The average Computer & Information Research Scientist salary in Altoona, PA is $114,440 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $97,153 and $130,573. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Computer & Information Research Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Computer & Information Research Scientist Salary $81,414 Altoona,PA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Computer & Information Research Scientist Salary $97,153 Altoona,PA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Computer & Information Research Scientist Salary $114,440 Altoona,PA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Computer & Information Research Scientist Salary $130,573 Altoona,PA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Computer & Information Research Scientist Salary $145,262 Altoona,PA April 24, 2024
25% $97,153 10% $81,414 90% $145,262 75% $130,573 $114,440 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Computer & Information Research Scientist ?

A computer scientist is a person who has acquired the knowledge of computer science, the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and their application. Computer scientists typically work on the theoretical side of computer systems, as opposed to the hardware side that computer engineers mainly focus on (although there is overlap). Although computer scientists can also focus their work and research on specific areas (such as algorithm and data structure development and design, software engineering, information theory, database theory, computational complexity theory...

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  1. This Job:

    Computer & Information Research Scientist

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Technology Research Manager

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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97153
130573
114440

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Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
99178
134082
117046
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Computer & Information Research Scientist in Altoona, PA. The base salary for Computer & Information Research Scientist ranges from $97,153 to $130,573 with the average base salary of $114,440. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $99,178 to $134,082 with the average total cash compensation of $117,046.

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