The salary statistics of computer and information research scientists in the industry sector of information are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare computer and information research scientist salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $71,560 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $104,630 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $135,100 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $164,160 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $199,750 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for computer and information research scientists in the industry sector of information. 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 $199,750. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $135,100. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid computer and information research scientists is $71,560.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of computer and information research scientists in the industry sector of information from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $135,100 | 3.72% | 21.69% |
| 2017 | $130,070 | 4.82% | - |
| 2016 | $123,800 | 0.78% | - |
| 2015 | $122,830 | 8.34% | - |
| 2014 | $112,590 | 1.36% | - |
| 2013 | $111,060 | 4.74% | - |
| 2012 | $105,800 | - | - |
The average salaries of computer and information research scientists in one industries in the information sector are shown below. For detailed computer and information research scientist salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wired Telecommunications Carriers | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].