Head of Science Salary in Reading, Pennsylvania

How much does a Head of Science make in Reading, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Head of Science in Reading, PA is $52,757. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $41,221 to $64,768, with most professionals earning between $30,718 and $75,703.

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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.

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Average Salary Range for Head of Science in Reading, PA

Average Base Salary

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41221

64768

52757

Average Total Cash Compensation

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45548

71441

58301

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 Reading, PA. The base salary for Head of Science ranges from $41,221 to $64,768 with the average base salary of $52,757. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,548 to $71,441 with the average total cash compensation of $58,301.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$52,757	$41,221 - $64,768
Bonus	$5,544	$4,327 - $6,673
Total Pay	$58,301	$45,548 - $71,441

* 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 Reading, PA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Allentown, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,760 - $65,615	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Lancaster, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,812 - $64,125	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Bethlehem, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,760 - $65,615	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,809 - $67,262	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Lebanon, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,428 - $63,521	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,110 - $70,878	COMPARE TO Reading, PA

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About Reading, Pennsylvania

Reading (/ˈrɛdɪŋ/ RED-ing; Pennsylvania German: Reddin) is a city in and the county seat of Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a population of 87,575, it is the fifth-largest city in Pennsylvania. Located in the southeastern part of the state, it is the principal city of the Greater Reading Area, and is furthermore included in the Philadelphia-Reading-Camden PA-NJ-DE-MD Combined Statistical Area. The city, which is approximately halfway between the state's most populous city, Philadelphia, and the state capital, Harrisburg (as well as about halfway between Allentown and Lancaster)...

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