Software Scientist Salary in Fargo, ND

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How much does a Software Scientist make in Fargo, ND?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Scientist in Fargo, ND is $175,811. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $160,163 to $193,593, with most professionals earning between $145,917 and $209,783.

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Average Salary Range for Software Scientist in Fargo, ND

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What is the average salary for Software Scientist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Scientist in Fargo, ND. The base salary for Software Scientist ranges from $160,163 to $193,593 with the average base salary of $175,811. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $172,639 to $216,131 with the average total cash compensation of $191,831.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $175,811 $160,163 - $193,593
Bonus $16,021 $12,476 - $22,538
Total Pay $191,831 $172,639 - $216,131
* 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.

Software Scientist Salary Near Fargo, ND

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE West Fargo, ND AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $160,163 - $193,593 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND 0%
CITY, STATE Grand Forks, ND AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $156,470 - $189,129 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Aberdeen, SD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $137,670 - $166,405 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Watertown, SD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $148,517 - $179,517 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Saint Cloud, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $164,123 - $198,379 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Bismarck, ND AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $165,453 - $199,988 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
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About Fargo, North Dakota    Fargo is a core city of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, which also includes Moorhead, West Fargo, and Dilworth as well as outlying communities. ....More

Fargo, North Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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