Median salary
$119,889
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$99.4k – $140.4k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
13.8%
4 of 29 roles
Live roles
29
open right now
Salary trend
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How much do Research Scientist roles in Germany pay?
The median salary for Research Scientist roles in Germany is $119,889 per year. Most pay falls between $99,378 (25th percentile) and $140,400 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $99,378 to $140,400.
These figures are computed live from 29 active Research Scientist roles in Germany on JobsRadar, of which 4 (13.8%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Research Scientist roles in Germany include micro1 and Philips.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Research Scientist salary in Germany?
- The median is $119,889 per year, with most pay between $99,378 and $140,400 (25th–75th percentile), based on 4 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Research Scientist salary range in Germany?
- Pay ranges from about $99,378 to $140,400 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $119,889. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.