Research Scientist salaries in Los Angeles.
What Research Scientist roles in Los Angeles pay, from live listings on JobsRadar.
Compare with anotherMedian salary
$187,500
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$151.5k – $206.3k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
100%
3 of 3 roles
Live roles
3
open right now
Salary trend
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How much do Research Scientist roles in Los Angeles pay?
The median salary for Research Scientist roles in Los Angeles is $187,500 per year. Most pay falls between $151,503 (25th percentile) and $206,250 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $129,905 to $217,500.
These figures are computed live from 3 active Research Scientist roles in Los Angeles on JobsRadar, of which 3 (100%) 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 Los Angeles include Q Ctrl and USC.
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 Los Angeles?
- The median is $187,500 per year, with most pay between $151,503 and $206,250 (25th–75th percentile), based on 3 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Research Scientist salary range in Los Angeles?
- Pay ranges from about $129,905 to $217,500 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $187,500. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.