Chief Chemist Salary in Sacramento, CA

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How much does a Chief Chemist make in Sacramento, CA?

As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Chemist in Sacramento, CA is $130,931. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $99,926 to $218,041, with most professionals earning between $71,696 and $297,350.

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Average Salary Range for Chief Chemist in Sacramento, CA

Average Base Salary

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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 Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Chief Chemist ranges from $99,926 to $218,041 with the average base salary of $130,931. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $99,926 to $218,041 with the average total cash compensation of $130,931.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $130,931 $99,926 - $218,041
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $130,931 $99,926 - $218,041
* 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 Sacramento, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,953 - $218,102 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,842 - $217,860 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Stockton, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,789 - $215,560 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Fairfield, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,697 - $226,271 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Antioch, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,407 - $232,185 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,905 - $228,907 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
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About Sacramento, California    Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento Cou....More

Sacramento, California  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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