Median salary
$151,375
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$124.1k – $179.6k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
54.5%
6 of 11 roles
Live roles
11
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
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Research Scientist
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
CACI
|
$151,375 | 2 |
|
The Aerospace Corporation
|
$189,300 | 1 |
| TA Tanium | $181,000 | 1 |
|
Northrop Grumman
|
$123,000 | 1 |
|
William & Mary
|
$65,000 | 1 |
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How much do Research Scientist roles in Virginia pay?
The median salary for Research Scientist roles in Virginia is $151,375 per year. Most pay falls between $124,063 (25th percentile) and $179,625 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $94,000 to $185,150.
These figures are computed live from 11 active Research Scientist roles in Virginia on JobsRadar, of which 6 (54.5%) 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 Virginia include The Aerospace Corporation, CACI, Tanium and Northrop Grumman.
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 Virginia?
- The median is $151,375 per year, with most pay between $124,063 and $179,625 (25th–75th percentile), based on 6 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Research Scientist salary range in Virginia?
- Pay ranges from about $94,000 to $185,150 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $151,375. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.