How much does a Formulation Chemist make in San Diego, CA? The average Formulation Chemist salary in San Diego, CA is $111,549 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $99,233 and $125,980. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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ALKU - Princeton , NJ
Sr. Formulation Chemist 8 months+ on site in Princeton, NJ Environment: Our client is a large Manufacturing company of consumer/home care products in a need of a Sr. Formulation Chemist with a ...
LinkedIn - 8 days ago
Autoliv United States - Corinne , UT
Formulation chemist The Formulation Chemist develops and characterizes new energetic materials that enable new life saving devices to meet customer and Autoliv specifications, improve profitability ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 10 days ago
Scentsy - Kuna , ID
The Formulation Chemist is the subject matter expert (SME) with regards to formulated products and their raw materials. The Formulation Chemist is responsible for developing liquids, emulsions, and ...
ZipRecruiter - 18 days ago
Supplier of cosmetic raw materials is looking for a Formulation Chemist with 1 - 3 years' experience. Position duties are preparing cosmetic formulations (Creams, Lotions etc.), developing new ...
ZipRecruiter - 6 days ago
Rochester Midland Corporation - Rochester , NY
The Formulation Chemist organizes and executes the development, integrity, and maintenance of new, and existing products for the R&D laboratory department at RMC, across Business Units. The ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 24 days ago
Northern Coatings & Chemical Co. - Menominee , MI
Formulation Chemist Description: As a member of the Northern Coatings Research and Development Team, you will be a critical part of a dynamic and diverse technical group focused on development and ...
LinkedIn - 11 days ago
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What is the average salary for Formulation Chemist in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Formulation Chemist in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Formulation Chemist ranges from $99,233 to $125,980 with the average base salary of $111,549. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $103,470 to $135,847 with the average total cash compensation of $118,210.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $111,549 $99,233 - $125,980
Bonus $6,660 $4,237 - $9,867
Total Pay $118,210 $103,470 - $135,847
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,414 - $126,210 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,709 - $126,585 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,155 - $125,881 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,853 - $126,767 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,155 - $125,881 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,769 - $127,930 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Cosmetic Formulation Chemist LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $65,113 MAXIMUM SALARY $81,820
JOB TITLE Formulation Scientist LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $107,621 MAXIMUM SALARY $131,913
JOB TITLE Formulation Technician LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $55,547 MAXIMUM SALARY $73,157
JOB TITLE Formulation Techs LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $64,855 MAXIMUM SALARY $80,946
JOB TITLE Formulation Specialist LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $47,813 MAXIMUM SALARY $64,713
JOB TITLE Formulation Manager LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $63,464 MAXIMUM SALARY $76,619
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