Computer and Information Research Scientists pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $128,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $182,000 or more. The middle half of computer and information research scientists in Raleigh earn between $128,370 and $162,910.
- $128K10th
- $128K25th
- $128KMedian
- $163K75th
- $182K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $143,710 | $11,976 | $69.09 |
| Median | $128,370 | $10,698 | $61.72 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $128,370 | $10,698 | $61.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $162,910 | $13,576 | $78.32 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer and Information Research Scientists pay in Raleigh vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Computer and information research scientists in Raleigh earn 6% more than the North Carolina average ($136,080) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($153,930). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $140,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $143,710 | $128,370 | $128,370 | $182,000 | 280 |
| North Carolina | $136,080 | $128,370 | $82,410 | $182,050 | 600 |
| 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 Raleigh
On the average salary of $143,710, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $104,266 a year, or $8,689 a month and $4,010 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Raleigh a good place for computer and information research scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $143,710 buys what about $146,408 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in other North Carolina cities
Raleigh ranks 2nd of 3 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($151,500).
All Computer and Information Research Scientists salaries in North Carolina
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 Raleigh: questions
How much do computer and information research scientists make an hour in Raleigh?
$69.09 an hour on average, and $61.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer and information research scientists salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $128,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $128,370, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer and information research scientists take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $104,266 a year ($8,689 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $143,710.
Do computer and information research scientists earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.0%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.55, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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