Salary for Computer and Information Research Scientists

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Computer and information research scientists innovate solutions to problems in computer hardware and software via extensive experimentation and testing. These professionals communicate with users, vendors, management and technicians to determine areas for improvement in existing devices or software, generate novel ideas and applications for computer use, and work to create or apply new technology in computer science. Additionally, these professionals may handle some management tasks within computer science and computer research departments. Master's degrees are a requirement for most individuals in this occupation, although many computer and information research scientists have obtained related doctoral degrees as well. A small percentage manage to enter the field with only a Bachelor's degree, however. These professionals are well-paid.

A Computer or Information Research Scientist can expect an average wage between 80000 and 120000 based on level of experience. Computer and Information Research Scientists usually receive salaries of One Hundred Four Thousand Two Hundred dollars every year.

Computer and Information Research Scientists have the best average pay in Wisconsin, which has salary pay of close to $126970. People in this career can expect the most salary in Information, which has a compensation of $125430.

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