Senior Environmental Scientist Salary in the United States

Senior Environmental Scientist Salary

How much does a Senior Environmental Scientist make?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Environmental Scientist in the United States is $108,644. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $96,427 to $117,672, with most professionals earning between $85,305 and $125,892.

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10th Percentile Senior Environmental Scientist Salary $85,305 US May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Senior Environmental Scientist Salary $96,427 US May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Environmental Scientist Salary $108,644 US May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Environmental Scientist Salary $117,672 US May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Senior Environmental Scientist Salary $125,892 US May 01, 2025
25% $96,427 10% $85,305 90% $125,892 75% $117,672 $108,644 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Environmental Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Senior Environmental Scientist

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Environmental Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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96427
117672
108644

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
107176
138294
121060
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Environmental Scientist in the United States. The base salary for Senior Environmental Scientist ranges from $96,427 to $117,672 with the average base salary of $108,644. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,176 to $138,294 with the average total cash compensation of $121,060.

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