Remote Research Scientist Jobs in United States
Remote research scientist jobs in United States pay a median $172k base, and RemoteFront is tracking 65 open right now — refreshed hourly from 20,000+ company career pages, no recruiter spam. The most in-demand skills right now are Python, Machine Learning, AI.
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
SnorkelAI
Staff/Principal Research Scientist
NREL
Postdoctoral Researcher, Human-Agent Collaboration in Scientific Discovery
Oruka Therapeutics
Scientist, Upstream Process Development & Manufacturing
Leidos
Principal Scientist, Computational Sensing Intelligence (Remote)
Eli Lilly
Senior Scientist, Lab Automation
Eli Lilly
Senior Scientist, Materials Management
Eli Lilly
Senior Principal Scientist, Data and Integration Lead
Remote research scientist salary
The median base salary for a remote research scientist is $172k per year, with most roles between $131k and $185k — across 25 employers that disclosed pay.
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 65 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 $172k per year, with most roles between $131k and $185k — across 25 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 Python, Machine Learning, AI, PyTorch, Deep Learning, R. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote research scientist jobs require?
42% 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 65 open remote research scientist roles in United States, 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.