Research Chemist Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

Research Chemist Salary in Washington, DC

How much does a Research Chemist make in Washington, DC?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Chemist in Washington, DC is $110,372. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $98,039 to $122,162, with most professionals earning between $86,810 and $132,896.

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10th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $86,810 Washington,DC May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $98,039 Washington,DC May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $110,372 Washington,DC May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $122,162 Washington,DC May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $132,896 Washington,DC May 01, 2025
25% $98,039 10% $86,810 90% $132,896 75% $122,162 $110,372 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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Average Total Cash Compensation

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128137
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Chemist in Washington, DC. The base salary for Research Chemist ranges from $98,039 to $122,162 with the average base salary of $110,372. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $113,047 to $146,119 with the average total cash compensation of $128,137.
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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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