Remote Research Scientist / Engineer Salary (2026)

Based on 78 live, fully-remote Research Scientist / Engineer listings in the SleepHire index — real salaries from company job posts, not self-reported surveys. Refreshed daily.

25th pct

$188K

Median

$225K

75th pct

$284K

Median by seniority

senior21 roles$215K
staff14 roles$245K

Figures are annualised USD equivalents derived from the salary ranges published on each listing. Percentiles use the midpoint of each range.

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