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Remote Research Scientist Jobs in United States

Remote research scientist jobs in United States pay a median $153k base, and RemoteFront is tracking 72 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

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Astera

Research Scientist, Computational Neuroscience

Remote
Emeryville, CA$90k–$200k
✓ From careers page· about 21 hours ago
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Pindrop

Research Scientist (Fraud) (Remote)

Remote
$160k–$185k
✓ From careers page· 1 day ago
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NREL

Postdoctoral Researcher, Computational Synthesis of PGM-free Fuel Cell Catalysts

Remote
Golden, CO$77k–$126k
✓ From careers page· 5 days ago
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Oura

Research Scientist (Remote)

Remote
$127k–$178k
✓ From careers page· 11 days ago
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Precision Medicine Group

Associate Research Scientist, Evidence Generation (Remote)

Remote
$66k–$94k
✓ From careers page· 12 days ago
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EHS Support

Senior Scientist (Remote)

Remote
✓ From careers page· 20 days ago
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Adobe: Creative, marketing and document management solutions

Principal Scientist, Video Rendering Architect

Remote
San Jose, CA$190k–$361k
✓ From careers page· 21 days ago
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System

Research Scientist

Remote
New York, NY
✓ From careers page· 23 days ago
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Multiplier

Research Associate, Carbon Removal Standards Initiative

Remote
San Francisco, CA$85k–$85k
✓ From careers page· 23 days ago
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Parsons Corporation

Research Assistant (Remote)

Remote
$27k–$47k
✓ From careers page· 26 days ago
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Parsons Corporation

Principal Research Scientist (Remote)

Remote
$61k–$108k
✓ From careers page· 26 days ago
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Prolific

Research Scientist

Remote
US
✓ From careers page· 27 days ago
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SnorkelAI

Staff/Principal Research Scientist

Remote
Redwood City, CA
✓ From careers page· 28 days ago
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Pindrop

Senior Research Scientist (Remote)

Remote
$185k–$215k
✓ From careers page· 28 days ago
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Pindrop

Research Scientist

Remote
$160k–$185k
✓ From careers page· 28 days ago
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NREL

Postdoctoral Researcher, Human-Agent Collaboration in Scientific Discovery

Remote
Golden, CO$77k–$126k
✓ From careers page· about 1 month ago
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Yum!

Senior Scientist

Remote
Plano, TX
✓ From careers page· about 1 month ago
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Eli Lilly

Principal Scientist

Remote
Lebanon, IN$67k–$172k
✓ From careers page· about 1 month ago
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Digital Harbor Foundation

Research Scientist

Remote
$120k–$150k
✓ From careers page· about 1 month ago
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iwbi

Research Scientist

Remote
Rochester, MN
✓ From careers page· about 2 months ago

Remote research scientist salary

The median base salary for a remote research scientist is $153k per year, with most roles between $124k and $185k — across 29 employers that disclosed pay.

Experience levelMedianTypical range
Entry7 roles$102k$77k–$126k
Senior14 roles$163k$120k–$206k
Staff4 roles$232k$195k–$270k
Principal8 roles$162k$138k–$184k

Pay climbs about 59% from entry ($102k) to principal ($162k) 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 72 open remote research scientist roles.

Senior
41%
Staff
20%
Principal
19%
Entry
11%
Mid Level
5%

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 $153k per year, with most roles between $124k and $185k — across 29 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, Luma AI, Pindrop, NREL, 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, Science. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.

What experience level do remote research scientist jobs require?

41% 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 72 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.