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Updated: 21 May 2013
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Principal Scientist 2013 Total Pay (?
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$88,524 - $152,184
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Salary$86,326 - $140,555  
   
Bonus$0.00 - $20,347  
Profit Sharing$1,468 - $10,724  
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)		$88,524 - $152,184  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 21 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 211

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Principal Scientist Tasks

  • Monitor staff performance and conduct annual performance reviews.
  • Lead a team of researchers, and coordinate work activity and training sessions.
  • Provide technical guidance on area of expertise and respond to internal and external queries.
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative research to improve existing products or develop new ones.
  • Coordinate with other departmental team leads to produce effective business solutions, and provide updates to project managers.
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Companies and Industries for Principal Scientist Salaries

Popular Employers

Salary Range
Merck & Co., Inc.$111,000 - $127,241
Pfizer, Inc.$111,016 - $124,216
Popular Industries

Salary Range
Biotechnology Research and Development$85,522 - $140,897
Pharmaceuticals$90,424 - $145,236
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing$90,706 - $146,069
Engineering Services$84,019 - $136,554
Specialty Chemical Manufacturing$90,485 - $144,896

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Key Statistics for Principal Scientist Salaries and Jobs

Gender
Female
18%
female alumni
  
Male
82%
male alumni
Salary:$98,359 - $125,091 $100,411 - $129,229
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
0%
1-4 years
9%
5-9 years
24%
10-19 years
49%
20 years or more
18%
Top Degrees

Salary Range
Doctorate (PhD)$89,221 - $147,218
Doctorate (PhD), Chemistry$92,903 - $128,658
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Chemistry$70,069 - $148,432
Bachelor's Degree$81,703 - $122,339
Doctorate (PhD), Chemical Engineering$86,700 - $128,992
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 96% dental benefits Dental: 88%
vision benefits Vision: 73% employee benefits None: 1%

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Principal Scientist

Salary Range

$88,524 - $152,184
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Research Scientist
$40,053 - $111,661
Senior Research Scientist (Unspecified Type)
$61,466 - $140,999
Senior Research Scientist, Biotechnology
$61,464 - $132,387
 
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Principal Scientist

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$88,524 - $152,184
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