Research & Development Scientist 1
Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks
3 compensation survey reports publish salary benchmarks for Research & Development Scientist 1. Compare what each vendor covers and pick the right one for your organization.
Role summary
Conducts scientific research and experimental investigations to support the development of new products, materials, technologies, or processes that advance the organization’s innovation and business objectives. Designs and performs laboratory experiments, analyzes research data, and develops scientific insights that contribute to product development, process improvements, or new technology platforms. Works closely with research engineering, product development, manufacturing, and marketing teams to translate scientific discoveries into commercially viable applications. May collaborate with universities, research institutions, and external partners to evaluate emerging scientific developments and incorporate relevant findings into the organization’s research programs. Documents research findings, contributes to patents or scientific publications, and supports the transfer of research outcomes into development or operational environments. Typically requires an advanced degree in a scientific discipline such as chemistry, biology, physics, materials science, or a related field and experience conducting scientific research in laboratory or applied research settings.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
Reports covering Research & Development Scientist 1
Research & Development Scientist 1 salary survey FAQ
- Which compensation surveys cover Research & Development Scientist 1 pay?
- 3 surveys publish Research & Development Scientist 1 benchmarks, including data from Empsight. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Research & Development Scientist 1 pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Research & Development Scientist 1 varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Research & Development Scientist 1?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Research & Development Scientist 1 ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Research & Development Scientist 1 pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.