Based on 562 job listings - San Francisco, United States 2026
0.2% vs 202550% of professionals earn between $143,427 - $238,500 USD
The median salary is $200,000
San Francisco
Average salary
201,464 - 291,879
Median salary
200,000 - 259,000
562 job openings
United States
Average salary
75,000 - 160,000
Median salary
110,000 - 160,000
17,827 job openings
The average salary for a Research Scientist in San Francisco, United States is USD 201,464 - USD 291,879 per year in 2026, based on 562 job listings.
Leading employers for Research Scientist roles in United States include Anthropic, Lead Allies Inc, Scale AI, Inc., Nudge Real Estate, Strativ Group.
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