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The average salary for a Mid-Career Computer Scientist with Systems Engineering skills is $91,739.
10%
$66k
MEDIAN
$92k
90%
$135k
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Job Description for Computer Scientist
Computer Scientist Tasks
- Generate research ideas and solutions to complex computer science problems.
- Writes articles for publication.
- Plan, coordinate and execute research objectives.
- Perform research support on problems of diverse scope and execute research projects.
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Popular Skills for Computer Scientist
Avg. Salary
Popularity
Software Development
$92,549
66 responses
C++ Programming Language
$95,269
42 responses
Java
$95,954
31 responses
Python
$105,079
25 responses
JavaScript
$92,012
20 responses
Skills in Software Development, C++ Programming Language, Java, Python and JavaScript are correlated to pay that is above average.
Pay by Experience Level for Computer Scientist
An entry-level Computer Scientist with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $67,407 based on 13 salaries. An early career Computer Scientist with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $76,471 based on 43 salaries. An experienced Computer Scientist with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $101,920 based on 17 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $121,356.
Years of Experience
This data is based on 87 survey responses.
Entry Level
14.9%
Early Career
49.4%
Experienced
19.5%
Late Career
16.1%
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