Computer and Information Research Scientists pay range in Binghamton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $211,210 or more. The middle half of computer and information research scientists in Binghamton earn between $66,600 and $174,390.
- $67K10th
- $67K25th
- $129KMedian
- $174K75th
- $211K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $137,290 | $11,441 | $66.00 |
| Median | $129,420 | $10,785 | $62.22 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $66,600 | $5,550 | $32.02 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $174,390 | $14,532 | $83.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer and Information Research Scientists pay in Binghamton vs. New York and the U.S.
Computer and information research scientists in Binghamton earn 32% less than the New York average ($203,370) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($153,930). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $140,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton | $137,290 | $129,420 | $66,600 | $211,210 | 30 |
| New York | $203,370 | $181,990 | $95,260 | $314,130 | 1,950 |
| 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 Binghamton
On the average salary of $137,290, a single filer in Binghamton takes home about $97,915 a year, or $8,160 a month and $3,766 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Binghamton a good place for computer and information research scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Binghamton area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $137,290 buys what about $147,841 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Binghamton ($49,460). A typical home costs $198,435, or 1.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in other New York cities
Binghamton ranks 4th of 5 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($194,390).
All Computer and Information Research Scientists salaries in New York
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 Binghamton: questions
How much do computer and information research scientists make an hour in Binghamton?
$66.01 an hour on average, and $62.22 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer and information research scientists salary in Binghamton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $66,600, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer and information research scientists take-home pay in Binghamton?
About $97,915 a year ($8,160 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $137,290. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do computer and information research scientists earn more in Binghamton than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Binghamton, NY (13780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 24.5%.
- 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 state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.50, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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