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IBM Senior Research Scientist Salaries

The median Senior Research Scientist compensation in United States package at IBM totals $360K per year. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for IBM's total compensation packages. Last updated: 5/7/2026

Median Package

IBM

Senior Research Scientist

New York City

Total per year

$360K

Level

hidden

Base

$300K

Stock (/yr)

$40K

Bonus

$20K

Years at company

11+ Years

Years exp

11+ Years

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Vesting Schedule

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type

RSU

At IBM, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

25% vests in the 1st-YR (6.25% quarterly)
25% vests in the 2nd-YR (6.25% quarterly)
25% vests in the 3rd-YR (6.25% quarterly)
25% vests in the 4th-YR (6.25% quarterly)

IBM uses two types of equity awards: RSU and Stock options. Options vest 25% over 4 years, RSUs vest 50% every 2 years over 4 years.

YR 1

50%

YR 2

YR 3

50%

YR 4

Stock Type

RSU

At IBM, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

0% vests in the 1st-YR (0.00% annually)
50% vests in the 2nd-YR (50.00% annually)
0% vests in the 3rd-YR (0.00% annually)
50% vests in the 4th-YR (50.00% annually)

IBM uses two types of equity awards: RSU and Stock options. Options vest 25% over 4 years, RSUs vest 50% every 2 years over 4 years.

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type

RSU

At IBM, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

25% vests in the 1st-YR (25.00% annually)
25% vests in the 2nd-YR (2.08% monthly)
25% vests in the 3rd-YR (2.08% monthly)
25% vests in the 4th-YR (2.08% monthly)

IBM uses two types of equity awards: RSU and Stock options. Options vest 25% over 4 years, RSUs vest 50% every 2 years over 4 years.

FAQ

What is the highest Senior Research Scientist salary at IBM in United States?

The highest paying salary package reported for a Senior Research Scientist at IBM in United States sits at a yearly total compensation of $388,000. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.

How much do IBM Senior Research Scientist employees get paid in United States?

The median yearly total compensation reported at IBM for the Senior Research Scientist role in United States is $349,000.

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