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Computer scientist: Average Salary in United States of America, 2026

Find out what the average Computer scientist salary is

Salary rate
How much does a Computer scientist make in United States of America?
$104,000/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries
The average Computer scientist in United States of America is $104,000 per year or $52.63 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $75,572 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $159,782 per year.
Median$104,000
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Low$75,572
High$159,782
Computer scientist: Average Salary in United States of America
Washington$132,205
Virginia$129,256
New Mexico$129,125
California$125,715
West Virginia$125,550
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