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How much does Computational Physicist make?
Total pay range
$165K - $264K/yr
$207K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$124K - $189K/yrBase pay
$40K - $75K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 2025106 Salaries submitted
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Recent salaries shared by Computational Physicist
37 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Computational Physicist
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1-3 years
$44K - $50K/yr
East Windsor, NJ
submitted on Dec 21, 2020
$44K - $50K/yr
Computational Physicist
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4-6 years
$25K - $29K/yr
Indiana, PA
submitted on Nov 10, 2020
$25K - $29K/yr
Computational Physicist
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1-3 years
$102K - $119K/yr
Bellevue, WA
submitted on Nov 10, 2020
$102K - $119K/yr
Computational Physicist
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1-3 years
$39K - $45K/yr
Chicago, IL
submitted on Oct 19, 2020
$39K - $45K/yr
Computational Physicist
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1-3 years
$58K - $68K/yr
Birmingham, AL
submitted on Oct 16, 2020
$58K - $68K/yr
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Computational Physicist
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0-1 year
$52K - $61K/yr
Boston, MA
submitted on Sep 23, 2020
$52K - $61K/yr
Computational Physicist
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0-1 year
$30K - $35K/yr
Oak Ridge, TN
submitted on Jul 22, 2020
$30K - $35K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Computational Physicist salaries
The average salary for Computational Physicist is $207,175 per year or $100 per hour, with top earners making up to $326,749 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $164,747 (25th percentile) to $264,428 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 106 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Computational Physicist employees.
The highest salary for Computational Physicist is $264,428 per year, $22,036 per month or $127 per hour.
The lowest salary for Computational Physicist is $164,747 per year, $13,729 per month or $79 per hour.
Top paying industries
The top paying industry for Computational Physicist in United States is Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $160,363.
Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.