How much does a Research Chemist make in Denver, CO?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Chemist in Denver, CO is $112,122. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $100,086 to $125,090, with most professionals earning between $89,127 and $136,896.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Research Chemist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $89,127 Denver,CO March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $100,086 Denver,CO March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $112,122 Denver,CO March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $125,090 Denver,CO March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $136,896 Denver,CO March 01, 2025
25% $100,086 10% $89,127 90% $136,896 75% $125,090 $112,122 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Chemist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Research Chemist

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Chemist IV

    7 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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112122

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
104208
134691
118116
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Chemist in Denver, CO. The base salary for Research Chemist ranges from $100,086 to $125,090 with the average base salary of $112,122. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $104,208 to $134,691 with the average total cash compensation of $118,116.
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