Lead Scientist Salary in Everett, Washington

How much does a Lead Scientist make in Everett, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Scientist in Everett, WA is $113,224. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $95,972 to $135,756, with most professionals earning between $80,264 and $156,270.

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Develops and executes technology transfer plans in support of new products, effectively integrating site time and event schedules to priorities established through corporate structures.

January 16, 2023

Support and lead evolving business development efforts by applying technical and functional expertise to develop business solutions.

March 18, 2023

Design, conduct and coordinate assay development projects from inception to completion for the development of new assays needed to support manufacturing and testing programs.

March 24, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Lead Scientist in Everett, WA

Average Base Salary

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95972

135756

113224

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

96145

136009

113332

What is the average salary for Lead Scientist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Scientist in Everett, WA. The base salary for Lead Scientist ranges from $95,972 to $135,756 with the average base salary of $113,224. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $96,145 to $136,009 with the average total cash compensation of $113,332.

View Average Salary for Lead Scientist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$113,224	$95,972 - $135,756
Bonus	$107	$174 - $253
Total Pay	$113,332	$96,145 - $136,009

* 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.

Lead Scientist Salary Near Everett, WA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Everett, WA
CITY, STATE Marysville, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,972 - $135,756	COMPARE TO Everett, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Bellevue, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,319 - $137,661	COMPARE TO Everett, WA
CITY, STATE Seattle, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,319 - $137,661	COMPARE TO Everett, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,038 - $134,436	COMPARE TO Everett, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,222 - $137,524	COMPARE TO Everett, WA
CITY, STATE Bremerton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,540 - $135,146	COMPARE TO Everett, WA

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About Everett, Washington

Everett is the county seat of and the largest city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It is located 25 miles (40 km) north of Seattle and is one of the main cities in the metropolitan area and Puget Sound region. Everett is the seventh-largest city in Washington state and had a total population of 103,019 at the 2010 census. The city is located at the mouth of the Snohomish River along Port Gardner Bay, an inlet of Possession Sound (itself part of Puget Sound). American settlement on the Everett peninsula began in the 1860s, with several sawmills built to serve the area's growing ...

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