How much does a Senior Scientist make in Topeka, KS?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Scientist in Topeka, KS is $113,981. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $100,107 to $128,300, with most professionals earning between $87,475 and $141,338.

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Senior Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $87,475 Topeka,KS April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $100,107 Topeka,KS April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $113,981 Topeka,KS April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $128,300 Topeka,KS April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $141,338 Topeka,KS April 01, 2025
25% $100,107 10% $87,475 90% $141,338 75% $128,300 $113,981 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Senior Scientist ?

A scientist is someone who conducts scientific research to advance knowledge in an area of interest. In classical antiquity, there was no real ancient analog of a modern scientist. Instead, philosophers engaged in the philosophical study of nature called natural philosophy, a precursor of natural science. It was not until the 19th century that the term scientist came into regular use after it was coined by the theologian, philosopher, and historian of science William Whewell in 1833. The term 'scientist' was first coined by him for Mary Somerville, partly because the term "man of science", mo...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Scientist in Topeka, KS. The base salary for Senior Scientist ranges from $100,107 to $128,300 with the average base salary of $113,981. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $100,107 to $128,300 with the average total cash compensation of $113,981.
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About Topeka, Kansas    Topeka (/toʊˈpiːkə/; Kansa: Tó Pee Kuh) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. It is situated along the Kans....More

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