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- The average salary for Research Scientist is $217,880 per year (estimate) in US, which is 16% higher than the average Shell salary of $188,154 per year (estimate) for this job.
- Shell employees working as Research Scientist in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is in line with the average of Research Scientist professionals at Shell worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Research Scientist ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $176,124 per year (estimate) and goes up to $377,061 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Research Scientist at Shell is $217,880 per year or $105 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $347,122 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $172,582 (25th percentile) and $279,771 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 8 salaries submitted by Shell Research Scientist professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
- Research Scientist professionals typically earn between $83 and $135 per hour.
- Research Scientist professionals typically earn between $14,382 and $23,314 monthly.
