Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.
Top paying industries
The top paying industry for Development Chemist in United States is Manufacturing with a median total pay of $95,341.
Manufacturing
Top paying companies in Manufacturing for Development Chemist are Georgia-Pacific, Avon, and PPG.
Frequently asked questions about Development Chemist salaries
The average salary for Development Chemist is $153,790 per year or $74 per hour, with top earners making up to $257,461 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $118,685 (25th percentile) to $202,982 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 82 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Development Chemist employees.
The highest salary for Development Chemist is $202,982 per year, $16,915 per month or $98 per hour.
The lowest salary for Development Chemist is $118,685 per year, $9,890 per month or $57 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Development Chemist ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $90,812 per year (estimate) and goes up to $351,629 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Recent salaries shared by Development Chemist
35 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Development Chemist
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7-9 years
$66K - $77K/yr
La Porte, TX
submitted on Jun 1, 2021
$66K - $77K/yr
Development Chemist
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4-6 years
$72K - $84K/yr
Suffern, NY
submitted on May 10, 2021
$72K - $84K/yr
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