Lead Scientist Salary in Indianapolis, Indiana

How much does a Lead Scientist make in Indianapolis, IN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Scientist in Indianapolis, IN is $100,950. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $85,570 to $121,043, with most professionals earning between $71,568 and $139,338.

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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 Indianapolis, IN

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

85570

121043

100950

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

85723

121267

101048

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 Indianapolis, IN. The base salary for Lead Scientist ranges from $85,570 to $121,043 with the average base salary of $100,950. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,723 to $121,267 with the average total cash compensation of $101,048.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$100,950	$85,570 - $121,043
Bonus	$98	$153 - $224
Total Pay	$101,048	$85,723 - $121,267

* 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 Indianapolis, IN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Fishers, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,029 - $118,863	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Greenwood, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,535 - $120,994	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Carmel, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,465 - $120,894	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Anderson, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,437 - $115,197	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,009 - $114,592	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Muncie, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,120 - $114,749	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN

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About Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis is in the East North Central region of the Midwestern United States, in central Indiana. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Indianapolis (balance) encompasses a total area of 368.2 square miles (954 km2), of which 361.5 square miles (936 km2) is land and 6.7 square miles (17 km2) is water. The consolidated city boundaries are coterminous with Marion County, with the exception of the autonomous municipalities of Beech Grove, Lawrence, Southport, and Speedway. Indianapolis is the 16th largest city by land area in the U.S. Indianapolis is within the Tipton Till Plain, a flat to...

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