Applied Scientist salary
Typical advertised pay for Applied Scientist roles, from real job postings on FindRole.
Median advertised base salary
$208,800
Most postings fall between $195,150 and $255,900.
Based on 47 postings across 10 companies. Updated September 10, 2026.
As of September 2026, the median advertised base salary for Applied Scientist roles is $208,800, based on 47 live job postings from 10 employers tracked by FindRole.
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Salary by seniority
| Level | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $177,250 | $186,925 | $222,544 | 14 |
| Not specified | $176,494 | $243,825 | $245,900 | 12 |
Top companies hiring Applied Scientists
- Microsoft 13 postings · median $208,800
- Adobe 8 postings · median $262,031
- Oracle 6 postings · median $195,150
- Opendoor 6 postings · median $245,900
- Apple Inc 4 postings · median $249,350
- Datadog 3 postings · median $310,500
- Amazon Inc 2 postings · median $182,300
- Upstart 2 postings · median $168,750
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