Computer and Information Research Scientists pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $175,420 or more. The middle half of computer and information research scientists in Philadelphia earn between $101,040 and $142,130.
- $79K10th
- $101K25th
- $125KMedian
- $142K75th
- $175K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $127,220 | $10,602 | $61.16 |
| Median | $125,320 | $10,443 | $60.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $101,040 | $8,420 | $48.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $142,130 | $11,844 | $68.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer and Information Research Scientists pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Computer and information research scientists in Philadelphia earn 3% less than the Pennsylvania average ($131,430) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($153,930). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $140,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $127,220 | $125,320 | $79,160 | $175,420 | 350 |
| Pennsylvania | $131,430 | $130,300 | $83,330 | $175,480 | 330 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $127,220, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $94,315 a year, or $7,860 a month and $3,628 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $94,315 | $7,860 |
| Working in MD | $92,330 | $7,694 |
| Working in NJ | $92,307 | $7,692 |
| Working in DE | $91,055 | $7,588 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for computer and information research scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $127,220 buys what about $124,052 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 2nd of 2 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Pittsburgh pays the most ($137,940).
- Pittsburgh$137,940
- Philadelphia$127,220
All Computer and Information Research Scientists salaries in Pennsylvania
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do computer and information research scientists make an hour in Philadelphia?
$61.16 an hour on average, and $60.25 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer and information research scientists salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $101,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer and information research scientists take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $94,315 a year ($7,860 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $127,220. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do computer and information research scientists earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.50, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.50).
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