Staff Scientist Salary in San Jose, CA

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How much does a Staff Scientist make in San Jose, CA?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Staff Scientist in San Jose, CA is $142,495. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $117,763 to a high of $173,613, with most professionals earning between $129,549 and $158,783.

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Average Salary Range for Staff Scientist in San Jose, CA

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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163801
147262
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 San Jose, CA. The base salary for Staff Scientist ranges from $129,549 to $158,783 with the average base salary of $142,495. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $132,816 to $163,801 with the average total cash compensation of $147,262.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $142,495 $129,549 - $158,783
Bonus $4,768 $3,267 - $5,018
Total Pay $147,262 $132,816 - $163,801
* 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 San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,549 - $158,783 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,759 - $140,655 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,302 - $158,481 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,225 - $153,483 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,430 - $153,735 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,275 - $157,222 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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