How much does a Product Development Chemist make in San Diego, CA? The average Product Development Chemist salary in San Diego, CA is $72,370 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $64,423 and $81,737. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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DenMat Holdings, LLC - Lompoc , CA
The R&D Chemist provides support to the Director, Product Development Materials and provides sustaining engineering support to resolve current or potential product or process issues. The R&D Chemist ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 9 days ago
ITCO Solutions, Inc. - Berkeley , CA
Title : R&D Formulation Chemist Work Site : Berkley CA Description The successful candidate has a solid working knowledge of raw ingredients and formulation of personal care products and has a ...
LinkedIn - Today
Ki Liquid Engineering - Santa Fe Springs , CA
This is a full-time on-site role for a Chemist Researcher located in Santa Fe Springs, CA. This is ... Experience in chemical formulation, product development, out of the box thinking. SUMMARY: Develop ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago
RK Pharma Inc. - Somerset , NJ
... is seeking a Research and Development Chemist to complement our Formulation Research and ... generic pharmaceutical products worldwide we are looking for sharp, driven, self-directed ...
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CURE Pharmaceutical, Inc. - Oxnard , CA
Our products are unique, patented and enhance patient and consumer compliance and accessibility. The R&D Analytical Chemist will perform routine and non-routine GLP and GMP analytical testing in ...
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Merle Norman Cosmetics, Inc. - Los Angeles , CA
Senior Chemist position responsible for bench formulations in both Skincare and Color cosmetics ... Work closely with the Director of Research and Development and Marketing to develop new products ...
ZipRecruiter - 6 days ago
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What is the average salary for Product Development Chemist in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Product Development Chemist in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Product Development Chemist ranges from $64,423 to $81,737 with the average base salary of $72,370. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,004 to $85,384 with the average total cash compensation of $74,873.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $72,370 $64,423 - $81,737
Bonus $2,502 $1,582 - $3,648
Total Pay $74,873 $66,004 - $85,384
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,540 - $81,886 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,732 - $82,129 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,372 - $81,673 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,825 - $82,247 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,372 - $81,673 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,420 - $83,002 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Development Chemist LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $91,365 MAXIMUM SALARY $116,114
JOB TITLE Process Development Chemist LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $64,423 MAXIMUM SALARY $81,737
JOB TITLE Analytical Development Chemist LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $60,578 MAXIMUM SALARY $75,940
JOB TITLE Research And Development Chemist LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $59,319 MAXIMUM SALARY $75,335
JOB TITLE Method Development Chemist LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $65,113 MAXIMUM SALARY $81,820
JOB TITLE Analytical Method Development Chemist LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $57,349 MAXIMUM SALARY $74,178
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