Research Scientist Salary in United States
Research Scientist Salary in Menlo Park
Based on 808 job listings - Menlo Park, United States 2026
-31.3% vs 2025Average salary
$177,581 - $253,271
Median salary
$184,000 - $257,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$122K
25th percentile$154K
Median$184K
75th percentile$184K
90th percentile$242K
50% of professionals earn between $154,000 - $184,000 USD
The median salary is $184,000
Compare with national average
Menlo Park
Average salary
177,581 - 253,271
Median salary
184,000 - 257,000
808 job openings
United States
Average salary
97,750 - 132,047
Median salary
97,750 - 132,047
78,141 job openings
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The average salary for a Research Scientist in Menlo Park, United States is USD 177,581 - USD 253,271 per year in 2026, based on 808 job listings.
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