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Top paying industries
The top 2 paying industries for Scientific Software Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $164,418 and Education with a median total pay of $88,402.
Information Technology
The top paying company in Information Technology for Scientific Software Engineer is Animetrics.
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Last updated Apr 10, 202564 Salaries submitted
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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Frequently asked questions about Scientific Software Engineer salaries
The average salary for Scientific Software Engineer is $203,603 per year or $98 per hour, with top earners making up to $313,875 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $163,978 (25th percentile) to $256,664 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 64 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Scientific Software Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Scientific Software Engineer is $256,664 per year, $21,389 per month or $123 per hour.
The lowest salary for Scientific Software Engineer is $163,978 per year, $13,665 per month or $79 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Scientific Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,716 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,480 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Popular companies for Scientific Software Engineers
OpenEye Scientific Software
Taj Technologies
The Jackson Laboratory
Schrödinger
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