Remote Research Scientist Salary in United States
Remote research scientist jobs in United States pay a median $149k base, with most roles between $122k and $178k. Here's the full pay breakdown by experience level — across 39 employers that disclosed pay, refreshed hourly — plus 100 open roles hiring now.
These roles are open to candidates based in United States, including globally-remote positions you can do from anywhere.
Remote research scientist salary
The median base salary for a remote research scientist is $149k per year, with most roles between $122k and $178k — across 39 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 121% from entry ($80k) to principal ($177k) 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.
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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 $149k per year, with most roles between $122k and $178k — across 39 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 Amgen, Eli Lilly, American Institutes for Research, NVIDIA, Precision Medicine Group, 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. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote research scientist jobs require?
32% 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 100 open remote research scientist roles in United States, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of September 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.