Head of Science Salary in Salem, Oregon

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Head of Science in Salem, OR is $53,768. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $42,011 to $66,008, with most professionals earning between $31,307 and $77,153.

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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 Salem, OR

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

42011

66008

53768

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

46420

72809

59418

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 Salem, OR. The base salary for Head of Science ranges from $42,011 to $66,008 with the average base salary of $53,768. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,420 to $72,809 with the average total cash compensation of $59,418.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$53,768	$42,011 - $66,008
Bonus	$5,650	$4,410 - $6,801
Total Pay	$59,418	$46,420 - $72,809

* 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 Salem, OR

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Albany, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,426 - $65,089	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,598 - $68,502	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Corvallis, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,409 - $65,063	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Lake Oswego, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,765 - $68,765	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Beaverton, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,765 - $68,765	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Clackamas, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,711 - $68,679	COMPARE TO Salem, OR

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About Salem, Oregon

Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood of West Salem is in Polk County. Salem was founded in 1842, became the capital of the Oregon Territory in 1851, and was incorporated in 1857. Salem had a population of 169,798 in 2017, making it the second-largest city in the state after Portland. Salem is a little under an hour's driving dis...

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