Computer and Information Research Scientists pay range in Manchester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $91,750 a year or less, while the top 10% make $222,390 or more. The middle half of computer and information research scientists in Manchester earn between $91,750 and $184,730.
- $92K10th
- $92K25th
- $122KMedian
- $185K75th
- $222K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $138,490 | $11,541 | $66.58 |
| Median | $121,780 | $10,148 | $58.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $91,750 | $7,646 | $44.11 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $184,730 | $15,394 | $88.81 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer and Information Research Scientists pay in Manchester vs. New Hampshire and the U.S.
Computer and information research scientists in Manchester earn 8% less than the New Hampshire average ($151,040) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($153,930). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $140,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | $138,490 | $121,780 | $91,750 | $222,390 | 30 |
| New Hampshire | $151,040 | $136,160 | $90,760 | $246,160 | 90 |
| United States | $153,930 | $140,300 | $82,200 | $230,630 | 37,200 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary after taxes in Manchester
On the average salary of $138,490, a single filer in Manchester takes home about $105,924 a year, or $8,827 a month and $4,074 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Manchester a good place for computer and information research scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Manchester area are 6% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.7), so the average $138,490 buys what about $131,075 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Manchester ($56,530). A typical home costs $526,340, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in nearby metro areas
- Boston, MA$171,100
- Providence, RI$128,300
- Hartford, CT$131,960
- Albany, NY$182,620
- Utica, NY$128,920
- New York, NY$194,390
Highest-paying cities for computer and information research scientists
Portland, OR pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($223,160).
- Portland, OR$223,160
- San Jose, CA$216,560
- Seattle, WA$203,260
- Phoenix, AZ$195,400
- New York, NY$194,390
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Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Manchester: questions
How much do computer and information research scientists make an hour in Manchester?
$66.58 an hour on average, and $58.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer and information research scientists salary in Manchester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $91,750 a year and the 25th percentile is $91,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer and information research scientists take-home pay in Manchester?
About $105,924 a year ($8,827 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $138,490. New Hampshire has no state income tax.
Do computer and information research scientists earn more in Manchester than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($153,930).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1221; area Manchester-Nashua, NH (31700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.68, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.68).
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