Validation Scientist Salary in Columbia, SC

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How much does a Validation Scientist make in Columbia, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Validation Scientist in Columbia, SC is $64,841. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $53,404 to $70,969, with most professionals earning between $42,992 and $76,548.

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Average Salary Range for Validation Scientist in Columbia, SC

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Validation Scientist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Validation Scientist in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Validation Scientist ranges from $53,404 to $70,969 with the average base salary of $64,841. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,971 to $70,765 with the average total cash compensation of $66,951.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $64,841 $53,404 - $70,969
Bonus $2,111 $566 - $-204
Total Pay $66,951 $53,971 - $70,765
* 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.

Validation Scientist Salary Near Columbia, SC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,126 - $67,941 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,347 - $70,892 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,723 - $74,050 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,005 - $69,109 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Augusta, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,508 - $71,107 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,665 - $72,644 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
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About Columbia, South Carolina    One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plai....More

Columbia, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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