How much does a Scientist make in Leaf River, IL? The average Scientist salary in Leaf River, IL is $128,101 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $118,482 and $148,525. 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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What is a Scientist?

A Scientist is someone who conducts scientific research to advance knowledge in an area of interest. In classical antiquity, there was no real ancient analog of a modern Scientist. Instead, philosophers engaged in the philosophical study of nature called natural philosophy, a precursor of natural science. It was not until the 19th century that the term Scientist came into regular use after it was coined by the theologian, philosopher, and historian of science William Whewell in 1833, to describe the noted polymath Mary Somerville. In modern times, many scientists have advanced degrees in an ...

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Net2Source Inc. - San Mateo , CA
Job Title - Research Scientist Location - Foster City, CA 94404 Duration - 18+ Months (Extendable) Required Years of Experience: 1-2 Years of Experience Top 3 Required Skill Sets: Liquid ...
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Infotree Global Solutions - Foster City , CA
Research Scientist (Pharmacokinetics) W2 Contract & Onsite role Work Location: Foster City, CA One of our leading Pharmaceutical client is looking for a Research Scientist. Required Experience
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ACL Digital - Foster City , CA
Research Scientist - Bioinformatics Location: Foster City, CA Duration: 18 months Job Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of a Research Scientist in a Pharmacokinetics Analyst role is to add ...
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eTeam - Foster City , CA
Research Scientist Location: Foster City, CA Duration: 18 Months Job Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of a Research Scientist in a Pharmacokinetics Analyst role is to add to and enhance ...
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Gilead Sciences - Foster City , CA
Excellent employment opportunity for a Research Scientist in the Foster City, CA area. * The primary responsibility of a Research Scientist in a Pharmacokinetics Analyst role is to add to and enhance ...
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Fladger Associates - Foster City , CA
Excellent employment opportunity for a Research Scientist in the Foster City, CA area. * The primary responsibility of a Research Scientist in a Pharmacokinetics Analyst role is to add to and enhance ...
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What is the average salary for Scientist in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Scientist in Leaf River, IL. The base salary for Scientist ranges from $118,482 to $148,525 with the average base salary of $128,101. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $121,585 to $152,507 with the average total cash compensation of $133,411.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $128,101 $118,482 - $148,525
Bonus $5,311 $3,103 - $3,982
Total Pay $133,411 $121,585 - $152,507
* 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.
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About Leaf River, Illinois    Leaf River is a village in Leaf River Township, Ogle County, Illinois, United States, along a stream of the same name. The population was 443 at the 2....More

Leaf River, Illinois  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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