Computer and Information Research Scientists pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $90,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $179,090 or more. The middle half of computer and information research scientists in Pittsburgh earn between $113,010 and $160,780.
- $90K10th
- $113K25th
- $130KMedian
- $161K75th
- $179K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $137,940 | $11,495 | $66.32 |
| Median | $130,300 | $10,858 | $62.64 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $113,010 | $9,418 | $54.33 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $160,780 | $13,398 | $77.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer and Information Research Scientists pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Computer and information research scientists in Pittsburgh earn 5% more than the Pennsylvania average ($131,430) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($153,930). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $140,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $137,940 | $130,300 | $90,030 | $179,090 | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | $131,430 | $130,300 | $83,330 | $175,480 | 330 |
| 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 Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $137,940, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $101,313 a year, or $8,443 a month and $3,897 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for computer and information research scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $137,940 buys what about $145,705 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 1.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 1st of 2 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Pittsburgh$137,940
- Philadelphia$127,220
All Computer and Information Research Scientists salaries in Pennsylvania
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Pittsburgh: questions
How much do computer and information research scientists make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$66.32 an hour on average, and $62.64 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer and information research scientists salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $90,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $113,010, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer and information research scientists take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $101,313 a year ($8,443 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $137,940. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do computer and information research scientists earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.18, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.18).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.