Lead Scientist Salary in Raleigh, North Carolina

How much does a Lead Scientist make in Raleigh, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Scientist in Raleigh, NC is $101,965. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $86,428 to $122,256, with most professionals earning between $72,283 and $140,730.

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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 Raleigh, NC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

86428

122256

101965

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

86584

122484

102062

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 Raleigh, NC. The base salary for Lead Scientist ranges from $86,428 to $122,256 with the average base salary of $101,965. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $86,584 to $122,484 with the average total cash compensation of $102,062.

View Average Salary for Lead Scientist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$101,965	$86,428 - $122,256
Bonus	$97	$156 - $228
Total Pay	$102,062	$86,584 - $122,484

* 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 Raleigh, NC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,428 - $122,256	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC 0%
CITY, STATE Durham, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,821 - $121,397	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,729 - $119,853	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Wilson, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,812 - $121,384	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Rocky Mount, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,812 - $121,384	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,577 - $115,394	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC

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About Raleigh, North Carolina

According to the United States Census Bureau, Raleigh occupies a total area of 144.0 square miles (373.0 km2), of which 142 square miles (369 km2) is land and 0.97 square miles (2.5 km2), or 0.76%, is covered by water. The Neuse River flows through the northeast end of the city. Raleigh is located in the northeast central region of North Carolina, where the Piedmont and Atlantic Coastal Plain regions meet. This area is known as the "fall line" because it marks the elevation inland at which waterfalls begin to appear in creeks and rivers. As a result, most of Raleigh features gently rolling hil...

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