Head of Science Salary in Gary, Indiana

How much does a Head of Science make in Gary, IN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Head of Science in Gary, IN is $53,292. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $41,630 to $65,414, with most professionals earning between $31,012 and $76,450.

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Lead and oversee all facets of analytical development, including early molecule developabilty assessment, technology innovation, method development, transfer and lifecycle management, comparability, product characterization, molecular and structural elucidation, and analytical testing services.

January 16, 2023

Provide leadership, direction, and oversight of faculty processes related to recruitment, appointment, retention, evaluation for promotion (and tenure if applicable), professional development, leaves, faculty awards and recognition.

January 23, 2023

Manage outsourced efficacy and IND-enabling animal studies (both non-GLP and GLP), including study design, placement, monitoring, data collection, data analysis and study reports.

April 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Head of Science in Gary, IN

Average Base Salary

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41630

65414

53292

Average Total Cash Compensation

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46008

72164

58886

What is the average salary for Head of Science in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Head of Science in Gary, IN. The base salary for Head of Science ranges from $41,630 to $65,414 with the average base salary of $53,292. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,008 to $72,164 with the average total cash compensation of $58,886.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$53,292	$41,630 - $65,414
Bonus	$5,594	$4,378 - $6,751
Total Pay	$58,886	$46,008 - $72,164

* 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.

Head of Science Salary Near Gary, IN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Hammond, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,653 - $65,449	COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,909 - $68,995	COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Tinley Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,603 - $66,942	COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Chicago, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,959 - $69,074	COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Orland Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,696 - $67,089	COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,959 - $69,074	COMPARE TO Gary, IN

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About Gary, Indiana

Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States, 25 miles (40 km) from downtown Chicago, Illinois. Gary is adjacent to the Indiana Dunes National Park and borders southern Lake Michigan. Gary was named after lawyer Elbert Henry Gary, who was the founding chairman of the United States Steel Corporation. The city is known for its large steel mills, and as the birthplace of the Jackson 5 music group. The population of Gary was 80,294 at the 2010 census, making it the ninth-largest city in the state of Indiana. It was a prosperous city from the 1920s through the mid-1960s due to its booming ...

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