Lead Scientist Salary in High Point, North Carolina

How much does a Lead Scientist make in High Point, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Scientist in High Point, NC is $97,613. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $82,739 to $117,038, with most professionals earning between $69,198 and $134,724.

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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 High Point, NC

Average Base Salary

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82739

117038

97613

Average Total Cash Compensation

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82889

117257

97706

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 High Point, NC. The base salary for Lead Scientist ranges from $82,739 to $117,038 with the average base salary of $97,613. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,889 to $117,257 with the average total cash compensation of $97,706.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$97,613	$82,739 - $117,038
Bonus	$93	$150 - $218
Total Pay	$97,706	$82,889 - $117,257

* 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 High Point, NC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO High Point, NC
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,947 - $115,917	COMPARE TO High Point, NC
CITY, STATE Winston Salem, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,929 - $115,892	COMPARE TO High Point, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,577 - $115,394	COMPARE TO High Point, NC
CITY, STATE Salisbury, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,484 - $116,677	COMPARE TO High Point, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,729 - $119,853	COMPARE TO High Point, NC
CITY, STATE Durham, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,821 - $121,397	COMPARE TO High Point, NC

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About High Point, North Carolina

High Point is a city located in the Piedmont Triad region of the state of North Carolina. Most of the city is located in Guilford County, with portions spilling into neighboring Randolph, Davidson, and Forsyth counties. High Point is North Carolina's only city that extends into four counties. As of the 2010 census the city had a total population of 104,371, with an estimated population of 108,629 in 2014. High Point is currently the ninth-largest municipality in North Carolina, and the 259th largest city in America. High Point is known for its furniture, textiles, and bus manufacturing. The ci...

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