Research Chemist Salary in Newark, New Jersey

Research Chemist Salary in Newark, NJ

How much does a Research Chemist make in Newark, NJ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Chemist in Newark, NJ is $112,884. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $100,270 to $124,942, with most professionals earning between $88,786 and $135,920.

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10th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $88,786 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $100,270 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $112,884 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $124,942 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $135,920 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
25% $100,270 10% $88,786 90% $135,920 75% $124,942 $112,884 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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112884

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100270
124942
112884
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Chemist in Newark, NJ. The base salary for Research Chemist ranges from $100,270 to $124,942 with the average base salary of $112,884. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $100,270 to $124,942 with the average total cash compensation of $112,884.
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About Newark, New Jersey    Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of th....More

Newark, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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