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Research scientist salary in Pittsburgh, PA, 2026

How much does a Research Scientist make in Pittsburgh, PA?

Average base salary

$126,777
12%
below national average
Average $126,777
Low $73,347
High $219,126

The average salary for a research scientist is $126,777 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. 12 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Research Scientist job openings in Pittsburgh, PA

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Research Scientist - College o...
Carnegie Mellon University4.2out of 5 stars.
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
5 months ago

Highest paying companies for Research Scientist in Pittsburgh, PA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Meta
 
$182,500per year
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Bosch
 
$181,333per year
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Leidos
 
$110,038per year
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Carnegie Mellon University
 
$110,000per year
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FedEx
 
$106,440per year
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UPMC
 
$83,333per year
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Highest paying cities for Research Scientists near Pittsburgh, PA

  1. Harrisburg, PA
    $133,315 per year
  2. Collegeville, PA
    $128,737 per year
  3. Pittsburgh, PA
    $126,777 per year
  4. Doylestown, PA
    $99,504 per year
  5. Pennsylvania Furnace, PA
    $93,837 per year

Where can a Research Scientist earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Research Scientist get paid in Pittsburgh, PA?

Junior Research Scientist

Job openings
Average $73,719 per year

Senior Research Scientist

Job openings
Average $146,973 per year