What are the main factors that influence a Lead Scientist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Lead Scientist's salary?

A Lead Scientist's salary grows with experience: a Clinical Research Associate I (0-2 years)earns $62,300, a Clinical Research Associate II (2-4 years)earns $72,130, a Lead Scientist (4-7 years)earns $102,345, a Clinical Research Manager (7+ years)earns $110,656, a Clinical Research Director (7+ years)earns $164,793,

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Scientist?

Lead Scientist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Scientist roles are District of Columbia $113,673, California $113,242, Massachusetts $111,732. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Scientist roles make?

Salaries for Lead Scientist level roles vary by specialization: Lead Data Scientist: $177,872; Weather Scientist: $135,900; Atmospheric Scientist: $135,880; Data Scientist/Analytics, Senior Specialist: $131,700; Data Scientist IV: $131,676.

Lead Scientist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead Scientist make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Lead Scientist in Delaware is $104,207 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

However, a Lead Scientist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $130,121
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,212 to $117,772
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,291

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Lead Scientist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,772	$9,814	$2,265	$57
Average	$104,207	$8,684	$2,004	$50
25th Percentile	$92,212	$7,684	$1,773	$44

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Scientist Salaries

A Lead Scientist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Lead Scientist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Scientist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $62,300
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,130
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,345
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $110,656
Expert (over 8 years): $164,793

Levels	Salary
Clinical ... Level Lead Scientist	$62,300
Clinical ... Level Lead Scientist	$72,130
Lead Scie... Level Lead Scientist	$102,345
Clinical ... Level Lead Scientist	$110,656
Clinical ... Level Lead Scientist	$164,793

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How Do Lead Scientist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Lead Scientists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $113,673.
California: $113,242.
Massachusetts: $111,732.

District of Columbia $113,673 California $113,242 Massachusetts $111,732 Washington $111,322 New Jersey $111,281 Alaska $111,137 Connecticut $109,720 New York $109,145

Hawaii $107,307 Rhode Island $106,445 Maryland $105,860 Minnesota $105,059 Colorado $104,751 Illinois $104,648 Oregon $104,258 Delaware $103,971

New Hampshire $103,790 Virginia $103,386 Pennsylvania $102,205 Nevada $101,609 North Dakota $101,414 Michigan $101,106 Wisconsin $100,993 Vermont $100,768

Texas $100,141 Maine $100,100 Arizona $100,039 Ohio $99,967 Georgia $99,022 Indiana $98,550 Wyoming $98,458 Utah $98,314

Iowa $98,252 Kansas $97,759 Louisiana $97,616 North Carolina $97,564 Missouri $97,544 Florida $97,143 Montana $96,928 Nebraska $96,722

Kentucky $96,610 South Carolina $96,199 Tennessee $95,942 Idaho $95,840 New Mexico $95,090 Oklahoma $94,926 Alabama $94,320 South Dakota $93,304

Arkansas $92,749 West Virginia $92,452 Mississippi $91,558

Top Paying Cities for Lead Scientists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $107,605
Little Creek: $106,609
Magnolia: $107,051

Lincoln, DE $107,605 Little Creek, DE $106,609 Magnolia, DE $107,051 Milford, DE $107,605 Marydel, DE $106,209 Millsboro, DE $107,605 Millville, DE $108,324 Milton, DE $107,605

Nassau, DE $107,605 Ocean View, DE $108,324 Rehoboth Beach, DE $108,324 Seaford, DE $106,476 Selbyville, DE $108,324 Smyrna, DE $106,086 Viola, DE $107,051 Woodside, DE $106,743

Bear, DE $105,305 Newark, DE $105,346 Claymont, DE $105,429 Delaware City, DE $105,346 Hockessin, DE $105,429 Kirkwood, DE $105,346 Middletown, DE $105,870 Montchanin, DE $105,429

New Castle, DE $105,429 Odessa, DE $106,014 Port Penn, DE $105,059 Rockland, DE $105,429 Saint Georges, DE $105,346 Townsend, DE $105,860 Winterthur, DE $105,429 Lewes, DE $107,605

Wilmington, DE $105,429 Dover, DE $106,558 Dover Afb, DE $106,804 Bethany Beach, DE $108,324 Bethel, DE $106,476 Bridgeville, DE $107,605 Camden Wyoming, DE $106,671 Cheswold, DE $106,312

Clayton, DE $106,045 Dagsboro, DE $108,324 Delmar, DE $106,476 Ellendale, DE $107,605 Felton, DE $107,605 Fenwick Island, DE $108,324 Frankford, DE $108,324 Frederica, DE $107,605

Georgetown, DE $107,605 Greenwood, DE $107,605 Harbeson, DE $107,605 Harrington, DE $107,605 Hartly, DE $105,993 Houston, DE $107,605 Kenton, DE $106,045 Laurel, DE $106,476

Yorklyn, DE $105,429

Lead Scientist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Scientist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$92,212

Average $104,207/year

$117,772

$7,684

Average $8,684/month

$9,814

$1,773

Average $2,004/week

$2,265

$44

Average $50/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,772	$9,814	$2,265	$57
Average	$104,207	$8,684	$2,004	$50
25th Percentile	$92,212	$7,684	$1,773	$44

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