As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Computer & Information Research Scientist in Virginia Beach, VA is $114,474, equivalent to $55 per hour, $2,201 weekly, or $9,540 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Computer & Information Research Scientist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Computer & Information Research Scientist in Virginia Beach, VA vary widely, spanning from $92,189 to $137,207. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($102,809) and 75th percentile ($126,373), while top earners (90th percentile) make $137,207 per year. This $23,564 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or IT Support, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Virginia Beach Computer & Information Research Scientist often earn 5.4% lower than national averages. However, Virginia Beach currently ranks 540 statewide for Computer & Information Research Scientist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Computer & Information Research Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Computer & Information Research Scientist Salary $92,189 Virginia Beach, VA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Computer & Information Research Scientist Salary $102,809 Virginia Beach, VA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Computer & Information Research Scientist Salary $114,474 Virginia Beach, VA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Computer & Information Research Scientist Salary $126,373 Virginia Beach, VA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Computer & Information Research Scientist Salary $137,207 Virginia Beach, VA May 01, 2026
25% $102,809 10% $92,189 90% $137,207 75% $126,373 $114,474 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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102809
126373
114474

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
108177
146250
127669
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 Virginia Beach, VA. The base salary for Computer & Information Research Scientist ranges from $102,809 to $126,373 with the average base salary of $114,474. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $108,177 to $146,250 with the average total cash compensation of $127,669.

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