How much does a Theoretical Physicist make?

As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Theoretical Physicist in Los Angeles, CA is $84,226. While Salary.com is seeing that Theoretical Physicist salary in Los Angeles, CA can go up to $133,893 or down to $69,269, but most earn between $76,397 and $110,224. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Theoretical Physicist in the United States.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Theoretical Physicist in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Theoretical Physicist in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Theoretical Physicist ranges from $76,397 to $110,224 with the average base salary of $84,226. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,397 to $110,224 with the average total cash compensation of $84,226.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $84,226 $76,397 - $110,224
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $84,226 $76,397 - $110,224
* 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 Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Burbank, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,994 - $111,084 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Glendale, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,994 - $111,084 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Pasadena, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,994 - $111,084 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Inglewood, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,994 - $111,084 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Downey, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,634 - $110,566 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE El Monte, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,912 - $110,966 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Physicist LOCATION Los Angeles, CA MINIMUM SALARY $106,602 MAXIMUM SALARY $156,527
JOB TITLE Physicist I LOCATION Los Angeles, CA MINIMUM SALARY $75,815 MAXIMUM SALARY $107,930
JOB TITLE Physicist II LOCATION Los Angeles, CA MINIMUM SALARY $88,522 MAXIMUM SALARY $139,224
JOB TITLE Physicist III LOCATION Los Angeles, CA MINIMUM SALARY $105,197 MAXIMUM SALARY $154,116
JOB TITLE Physicist IV LOCATION Los Angeles, CA MINIMUM SALARY $131,192 MAXIMUM SALARY $183,531
JOB TITLE Physicist V LOCATION Los Angeles, CA MINIMUM SALARY $150,462 MAXIMUM SALARY $198,353
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