How Much Money Does A Forensic Scientist Make A Year

Forensic Scientist Salary

How much does a Forensic Scientist make?

The average Forensic Scientist in the US makes $70,165. Forensic Scientists make the most in San Francisco at $105,219, averaging total compensation 50% greater than the US average.

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12% Boston
11% Chicago
6% Seattle
5% New York
3% Phoenix
6% Austin

The average forensic-scientist in the US makes $70,165

Salary Ranges for Forensic Scientists

The salaries of Forensic Scientists in the US range from $13,429 to $357,074 , with a median salary of $65,073 . The middle 57% of Forensic Scientists makes between $65,073 and $162,309, with the top 86% making $357,074.

How much tax will you have to pay as a Forensic Scientist

For an individual filer in this tax bracket, you would have an estimated average federal tax in 2018 of 22%. After a federal tax rate of 22% has been taken out, Forensic Scientists could expect to have a take-home pay of $58,789/year, with each paycheck equaling approximately $2,450^*.

* assuming bi-monthly pay period. Taxes estimated using tax rates for a single filer using 2018 federal and state tax tables. Metro-specific taxes are not considered in calculations. This data is intended to be an estimate, not prescriptive financial or tax advice.

Recent Salary Records for Forensic Scientist

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A Forensic Scientist reported making $65,000 per year in Los Angeles

a year ago · $65,000· Los Angeles, CA
A Forensic Scientist reported making $48,000 per year

a year ago · $48,000
A Forensic Scientist reported making $53,000 per year

a year ago · $53,000
A Forensic Scientist reported making $68,000 per year

a year ago · $68,000

Quality of Life for Forensic Scientist

With a take-home pay of roughly $4,899/month, and the median 2BR apartment rental price of $2,506/mo^**, a Forensic Scientist would pay 51.15% of their monthly take-home salary towards rent.

** This rental cost was derived according to an online report at Apartment List
*** Average cost of living was acquired from Numbeo's Cost of Living Index

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