Computer and Information Research Scientist Salary in California
Based on 9K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$156,290
$75.139/hr
vs National Average
$131,937
+18.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$83K – —
9K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Computer and Information Research Scientist in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $83,100 |
| 25th percentile | $106,080 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $156,290 |
| 75th percentile | $202,260 |
Historical Salary Trend — Computer and Information Research Scientist in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $177,770 |
| 2023 | $175,530 |
| 2024 | $156,290 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $177,770 | $120,162 |
| 2023 | $175,530 | $127,853 |
| 2024 | $156,290 | $131,937 |