Research Scientist Washington, DC

Research Scientist salary in Washington, DC

Typical pay

$137,300a year

Most Research Scientists earn $98k to $150k a year

From 43 current job postings, updated Nov 8, 2026 Pay that employers list in their job postings

The median Research Scientist salary in Washington, DC is $137,300 a year. Most job postings pay $97,600 to $150,000. From 43 current job postings, updated Nov 8, 2026.

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Typical pay by city in District of Columbia

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Typical pay by city in District of Columbia. Rows with fewer than 10 postings that list pay show a dash.
Washington, DC $137k43

Pay advertised in current postings, per year. Postings are those that list pay.

Pay by experience level

What most job postings pay at each stage. The dot is typical pay.

  • Starting out 4 job postings

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  • Experienced 12 job postings
    $97k $129k

    Typical: $108k

  • Senior 18 job postings
    $132k $159k

    Typical: $140k

  • Lead or manager 2 job postings

    Not enough postings yet (we show pay once 10 postings list it)

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Pay by employer and level

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How much does a Research Scientist make in Washington, DC?

Employers hiring now typically offer $137,300 a year for Research Scientist roles in Washington, DC. These numbers come from the pay employers list in their job postings, so they show what is on offer today rather than what people earned last year. We only show a number when at least 10 postings list pay.

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