Staff Scientist Salary in Denver, CO

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How much does a Staff Scientist make in Denver, CO?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Staff Scientist in Denver, CO is $114,768. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $94,837 to a high of $139,827, with most professionals earning between $104,335 and $127,885.

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Average Salary Range for Staff Scientist in Denver, CO

Average Base Salary

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104335
127885
114768

Average Total Cash Compensation

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106958
131936
118606
What is the average salary for Staff Scientist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Staff Scientist in Denver, CO. The base salary for Staff Scientist ranges from $104,335 to $127,885 with the average base salary of $114,768. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $106,958 to $131,936 with the average total cash compensation of $118,606.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $114,768 $104,335 - $127,885
Bonus $3,838 $2,623 - $4,051
Total Pay $118,606 $106,958 - $131,936
* 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.

Staff Scientist Salary Near Denver, CO

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Westminster, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,161 - $127,671 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Aurora, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,092 - $127,587 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Arvada, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,161 - $127,671 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Broomfield, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,320 - $127,866 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Castle Rock, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,359 - $125,463 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Boulder, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,094 - $128,815 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
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About Denver, Colorado    Denver is in the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor, between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the High Plains to the east. Denver's topograph....More

Denver, Colorado  area prices were up 0.4% from a year ago

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