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senior research Salary in california

Based on 422 active job postings in california  ·  Updated 2026

Min Salary
$112,800
per year
Average Salary
$163,174
per year
Max Salary
$258,750
per year
Jobs Found
422
active listings

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Open senior research Jobs in california 422

Senior Research Scientist
Tri Los Altos, California
$258750 / per year Full Time
Computational Chemistry Senior Research Scientist
Vertex Pharmaceuticals San Diego, California
$165600 / per year Full Time
Senior Research Associate, MEDSCH/EMERG MED SVC - 140003
University of California - San Diego Medical Centers San Diego, California
$115546 / per year Full Time
High Throughput Biology Senior Research Associate
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (US) San Diego, California
$112800 / per year Full Time
Senior Research Associate, High-Throughput Human Cell Models
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (US) San Diego, California
Full Time
Senior Research Scientist, Fundamental Generative AI
NVIDIA Santa Clara, California
Full Time
Senior Research Scientist, Human‑AI Perception and Interaction
NVIDIA Gruppe Santa Clara, California
Full Time
Senior Research Statistician
RTI International San Francisco, California
Full Time
Senior Research Scientist, AI-Driven Materials Chemistry
Tri Los Altos, California
Full Time
Senior Research Software Engineer - AI & Data Platforms
University of California - San Francisco San Francisco, California
Full Time
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senior research Salary FAQ

What is the average senior research salary in california?
Based on 4 recent job postings, the average annual salary for a senior research in california is approximately $163,174, with a range of $112,800 – $258,750.
How do I negotiate my senior research salary?
Research comparable roles in your area, document your accomplishments, and arrive at negotiations with data. Use total compensation (base + bonus + equity + benefits) as your benchmark, not just base pay.
What factors affect senior research compensation in california?
Key factors include years of experience, technical certifications, company size (startup vs. enterprise), industry (tech vs. finance vs. healthcare), and whether the role is remote-first or on-site in a high cost-of-living metro.