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Leidos Research Scientist Salaries

Research Scientist compensation in United States at Leidos ranges from $85K per year for T1 to $259K per year for T6. The median yearly compensation in United States package totals $103K. View the base salary, shares, and bonus breakdowns for Leidos's total compensation packages. Last updated: 4/23/2026

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T1
(Entry Level)
$85K
$85K
$0
$0
T2
$91.5K
$91.5K
$0
$0
T3
$109K
$108K
$0
$1K
T4
$153K
$151K
$0
$2.7K
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The highest paying salary package reported for a Research Scientist at Leidos in United States sits at a yearly total compensation of $259,000. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at Leidos for the Research Scientist role in United States is $100,000.
When negotiating your Research Scientist offer at Leidos, leverage salary data to understand market rates, highlight your relevant experience, and consider all components of the compensation package. Our professional negotiators have helped candidates secure $50K+ more in total compensation.

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