Computer and Information Research Scientist Salary in the Industry of Software Publishers

The salary statistics and trend of computer and information research scientists in the industry of software publishers are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare computer and information research scientist salaries in different industries within the information sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$74,590
25th Percentile Wage
$107,670
50th Percentile Wage
$132,190
75th Percentile Wage
$163,300
90th Percentile Wage
$199,990

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for computer and information research scientists in the industry of software publishers. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) computer and information research scientists is $199,990. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $132,190. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent computer and information research scientists is $74,590.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of computer and information research scientists in the industry of Software Publishers from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$132,190
4.79% 17.14%
2016
$125,860
4.47% -
2015
$120,230
4.35% -
2014
$115,000
2.11% -
2013
$112,570
2.70% -
2012
$109,530
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Table 3. Compare Computer and Information Research Scientist Salary in Different Industries within the Information Sector

The average salaries of computer and information research scientists in eight industries within the information sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of computer and information research scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Other Information Services
$159,960
Other Information Services
$159,960
Telecommunications
$138,380
Software Publishers
$132,190
Publishing Industries (except Internet)
$131,990
Wired Telecommunications Carriers
$115,310
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
$110,650
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
$110,650

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