Computer and Information Research Scientists pay range in Phoenix
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,870 a year or less, while the top 10% make $409,390 or more. The middle half of computer and information research scientists in Phoenix earn between $110,490 and $218,580.
- $63K10th
- $110K25th
- $164KMedian
- $219K75th
- $409K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $195,400 | $16,283 | $93.94 |
| Median | $164,460 | $13,705 | $79.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $110,490 | $9,208 | $53.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $218,580 | $18,215 | $105.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer and Information Research Scientists pay in Phoenix vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Computer and information research scientists in Phoenix earn 28% more than the Arizona average ($152,580) and 27% more than the U.S. average ($153,930). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $140,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $195,400 | $164,460 | $62,870 | $409,390 | 160 |
| Arizona | $152,580 | $129,760 | $62,870 | $386,290 | 360 |
| 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 Phoenix
On the average salary of $195,400, a single filer in Phoenix takes home about $141,006 a year, or $11,751 a month and $5,423 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Phoenix a good place for computer and information research scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $195,400 buys what about $189,128 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Phoenix ($51,380). A typical home costs $448,352, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in other Arizona cities
Phoenix ranks 1st of 2 Arizona metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Phoenix$195,400
- Tucson$93,990
All Computer and Information Research Scientists salaries in Arizona
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 Phoenix: questions
How much do computer and information research scientists make an hour in Phoenix?
$93.94 an hour on average, and $79.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer and information research scientists salary in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,870 a year and the 25th percentile is $110,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer and information research scientists take-home pay in Phoenix?
About $141,006 a year ($11,751 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $195,400.
Do computer and information research scientists earn more in Phoenix than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% more 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.7%.
- 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 0.29, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.29).
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