Nike principal research scientist salary

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Average Nike principal research scientist salary

$147,022yearly

$61.15 hourly rate

Entry-level Nike principal research scientist salary

$117,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does Nike pay principal research scientists?

The average salary for Nike principal research scientists is $147,022 per year. Nike principal research scientist salaries range between $117,000 to $184,000 per year. Nike principal research scientists earn 16% more than the national average salary for principal research scientists of $127,191.

Location impacts how much a principal research scientist at Nike can expect to make. Principal research scientists at Nike make the most in San Francisco, CA, Memphis, TN, and Beaverton, OR.

How much does Nike pay principal research scientists by location?

Nike pays principal research scientists the most in San Francisco, CA, Memphis, TN, and Beaverton, OR. Additionally, cities like Boston and New York also report highly competitive salaries for principal research scientists at Nike.

Principal research scientist Nike salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$180,255	$86.66
2	Memphis, TN	$150,715	$72.46
3	Beaverton, OR	$138,963	$66.81
4	Boston, MA	$135,525	$65.16
5	New York, NY	$121,900	$58.61

Highest-paid Nike principal research scientists by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Senior Principal Scientist	$151,506	$73	-
2	Senior Research Investigator	$149,071	$72	-
3	Principal Scientist	$148,216	$71	-
4	Senior Staff Scientist	$147,189	$71	-
5	Associate Principal Scientist	$144,800	$70	-
6	Senior Project Scientist	$143,121	$69	-
7	Senior Scientist	$137,955	$66	-
8	Lead Scientist	$137,009	$66	-
9	Research Investigator	$136,373	$66	-
10	Scientist, Project Leader	$134,280	$65	-

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Principal research scientist salary at Nike competitors

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Levi Strauss & Co.	$179,637	$86	-
2	Converse	$157,548	$76	-
3	Timberland	$155,745	$75	-
4	Gap Inc.	$150,466	$72	3
5	Bed Bath & Beyond	$146,920	$71	-
6	Macy's	$142,607	$69	-
7	Ralph Lauren	$142,589	$69	-
8	The TJX Companies	$141,108	$68	3
9	Kohl's	$140,138	$67	-
10	Burlington	$139,575	$67	4
11	Gillette	$139,043	$67	-
12	Ross Stores	$138,193	$66	2
13	Foot Locker	$133,724	$64	-
14	DICK'S Sporting Goods	$129,862	$62	3
15	The Home Depot	$126,603	$61	18
16	Columbia Sportswear	$120,105	$58	2
17	Tractor Supply	$117,745	$57	26
18	Staples	$115,109	$55	2
19	Reebok	$114,286	$55	-
20	McDonald's	$114,190	$55	44

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