Chief Chemist Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

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How much does a Chief Chemist make in Pittsburgh, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Chemist in Pittsburgh, PA is $118,140. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $90,165 to $196,740, with most professionals earning between $64,696 and $268,301.

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Average Salary Range for Chief Chemist in Pittsburgh, PA

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What is the average salary for Chief Chemist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Chemist in Pittsburgh, PA. The base salary for Chief Chemist ranges from $90,165 to $196,740 with the average base salary of $118,140. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $90,165 to $196,740 with the average total cash compensation of $118,140.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $118,140 $90,165 - $196,740
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $118,140 $90,165 - $196,740
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Chief Chemist Salary Near Pittsburgh, PA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Greensburg, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,387 - $188,495 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Weirton, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,998 - $194,194 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Wheeling, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,609 - $195,527 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Morgantown, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,609 - $195,527 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Youngstown, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,701 - $182,635 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Johnstown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,201 - $179,361 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
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About Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania    Pittsburgh (/ˈpɪtsbɜːrɡ/ PITS-burg) is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and is the county seat of Allegheny County. As....More

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.9% from a year ago

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