How much does a Research Scientist I make in Columbia, SC? The average Research Scientist I salary in Columbia, SC is $102,181 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $92,891 and $113,858. 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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Job Description The Principal Research Scientist I is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted operations of testing facilities; overseeing inventory management and compliance with CDC requirements ...
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Group14 Technologies - Woodinville , WA
The Research Scientist will be responsible for conducting routine and non-routine product development projects related to Group14's advanced energy storage materials with good, safe lab practices
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Principal Research Scientist I is responsible for leading, planning and executing R&D activities with an objective of developing novel biomaterials and drug delivery technologies to enable next ...
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RayzeBio - San Diego , CA
Scientist I, Radiochemistry Location: San Diego Background RayzeBio is a dynamic biotechnology ... Summary The Scientist will be responsible for conducting research, experiments, and analysis in the ...
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IGM Biosciences, Inc. - Mountain View , CA
... research and development purposes. You will utilize your expertise in protein purification ... D. with up to 2+ years experience (Scientist I) * Strong working knowledge of various protein ...
LinkedIn - 18 days ago
Environmental Scientist I, II, or III - Any DJ&A Regional Office Location About DJ&A DJ&A is a ... Research, analyze, and compile data for environmental documentation. * Author all types of ...
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What is the average salary for Research Scientist I in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Scientist I in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Research Scientist I ranges from $92,891 to $113,858 with the average base salary of $102,181. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $95,231 to $117,464 with the average total cash compensation of $105,602.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $102,181 $92,891 - $113,858
Bonus $3,422 $2,341 - $3,606
Total Pay $105,602 $95,231 - $117,464
* 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 Columbia, SC
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CITY, STATE Summerville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,738 - $116,123 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
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JOB TITLE Life Sciences Research Scientist I LOCATION Columbia, SC MINIMUM SALARY $92,070 MAXIMUM SALARY $112,830
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