Principal Scientist Salaries in California

$178,223

The average salary for Principal Scientist jobs near California is $178,223.*

• Principal Chemist

  LGC Group

  Petaluma, CA

  Mentor and develop scientists in oligonucleotide chemistry; providing guidance in technical skills, experimental design, and professional development.

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  $131,155 - $196,733 a year

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  $123,937

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  $123,937

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• Biology & Chemistry Occupations

Highest paying cities for Principal Scientist

• San Francisco, CA
  57 jobs
• Santa Clara, CA
  23 jobs
• South San Francisco, CA
  16 jobs
• Mountain View, CA
  9 jobs
• San Jose, CA
  9 jobs
• Sunnyvale, CA
  8 jobs

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