Remote Research Scientist Jobs in United States
Remote research scientist jobs in United States pay a median $146k base, and RemoteFront is tracking 84 open right now — refreshed hourly from 20,000+ company career pages, no recruiter spam. The most in-demand skills right now are AI, Machine Learning, Data.
These roles are open to candidates based in United States, including globally-remote positions you can do from anywhere.
Most in-demand research scientist skills
NREL
Postdoctoral Researcher, Physics-Based Engineering Modeling and Validation for Drone Swarm Applications
Amazon
Research Science Internship (Remote)
Tempus AI
Principal Scientist – Data Insights & Hypothesis Design
Philips
Scientist, Advanced Clinical Innovation Partnerships
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Research Associate
American Institutes for Research
Research Associate, Healthcare Innovations (Remote)
Elanco
Senior Scientist, Global Regulatory Lead
Remote research scientist salary
The median base salary for a remote research scientist is $146k per year, with most roles between $116k and $182k — across 36 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 97% from entry ($87k) to principal ($171k) as you move up.
Base salary only (excludes bonus, commission, and equity). Median of remote US postings that disclosed pay, updated hourly. National averages (all employers, all settings) may differ.
Who's hiring remote research scientists
Experience mix across 84 open remote research scientist roles.
Top companies hiring remote research scientists
Frequently asked questions
How much do remote research scientists make in United States?
The median base salary for a remote research scientist in United States is about $146k per year, with most roles between $116k and $182k — across 36 employers that disclosed pay. 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, NVIDIA, NREL, Amgen, ICF, 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 AI, Machine Learning, Data, Data Science. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote research scientist jobs require?
39% 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 in United States?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 84 open remote research scientist roles in United States, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of July 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.