Lead Scientist Salary in Great Falls, Montana

How much does a Lead Scientist make in Great Falls, MT?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Scientist in Great Falls, MT is $92,659. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $78,540 to $111,098, with most professionals earning between $65,685 and $127,886.

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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 Great Falls, MT

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

78540

111098

92659

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

78682

111305

92747

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 Great Falls, MT. The base salary for Lead Scientist ranges from $78,540 to $111,098 with the average base salary of $92,659. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $78,682 to $111,305 with the average total cash compensation of $92,747.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$92,659	$78,540 - $111,098
Bonus	$88	$142 - $207
Total Pay	$92,747	$78,682 - $111,305

* 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 Great Falls, MT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Great Falls, MT
CITY, STATE Helena, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,550 - $108,283	COMPARE TO Great Falls, MT
CITY, STATE Belgrade, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,230 - $106,415	COMPARE TO Great Falls, MT
CITY, STATE Butte, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,230 - $106,415	COMPARE TO Great Falls, MT
CITY, STATE Bozeman, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,230 - $106,415	COMPARE TO Great Falls, MT
CITY, STATE Missoula, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,230 - $106,415	COMPARE TO Great Falls, MT
CITY, STATE Kalispell, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,503 - $113,875	COMPARE TO Great Falls, MT

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About Great Falls, Montana

Great Falls is a city in and the county seat of Cascade County, Montana, United States. The 2017 census estimate put the population at 58,638. The population was 58,505 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city of the Great Falls, Montana Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Cascade County and has a population of 82,278. Great Falls was the largest city in Montana from 1950 to 1970, when Billings surpassed it. Great Falls remained the second largest city in Montana until 2000, when it was passed by Missoula. Since then Great Falls has been the third largest city in the st...

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