Remote Research Scientist Jobs
Remote research scientist jobs: the U.S. median pay for this role is $101k per year (BLS, 2024). RemoteFront is tracking 113 open remote roles right now — refreshed hourly from 20,000+ company career pages, no recruiter spam.
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Remote research scientist salary
The median pay for a research scientist in the U.S. is $101k per year as of 2024. This is base pay across all U.S. employers and settings.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists), 2024. Remote-specific pay can differ; see live postings above for current openings.
Who's hiring remote research scientists
Experience mix across 113 open remote research scientist roles.
How to become a remote research scientist
Extensive preparation — typically a graduate or professional degree (master’s, doctorate, M.D., or J.D.).
Top companies hiring remote research scientists
Remote research scientist jobs by country
Browse open remote research scientist roles and pay by where you're based.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do remote research scientists make?
The median pay for a research scientist in the U.S. is about $101k per year (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024). This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote research scientists?
Companies hiring remote research scientists right now include Eli Lilly, Luma AI, NVIDIA, IonQ, Thermo Fisher Scientific, among others. RemoteFront pulls every listing straight from company career pages, so the employer list reflects who's actually hiring today.
What skills do you need for a remote research scientist job?
Across current remote research scientist postings, the most requested skills are Python, Machine Learning, AI, PyTorch, Deep Learning, C++. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
How do you become a remote research scientist?
Most remote research scientists have a graduate or professional degree. Extensive preparation — typically a graduate or professional degree (master’s, doctorate, M.D., or J.D.). Remote roles otherwise follow the same path as in-person ones — the difference is where you work, not the qualifications.
What experience level do remote research scientist jobs require?
37% of open remote research scientist roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.
Can you really work as a research scientist remotely?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 113 open remote research scientist roles, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of June 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote research scientist jobs?
Every remote research scientist job on RemoteFront comes straight from a verified company career page — no reposts, no recruiter spam, no scams. Browse the latest above, or save a search to get new roles the moment they post.
Wage and career data: median wages from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics); occupation outlook and skills from O*NET 30.3 by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, used under CC BY 4.0. RemoteFront adapted the source data (mapped to roles, summarized, and reformatted).