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Research Scientist Salary in Salt Lake City UT (2026)
R&D for generative AI foundational models.
Median Salary: $153,976
Range: $124K – $302K
CoL Tier: Low · 3-Year Trend: +10% · Source: Built In; 6figr (calculated)
Avg Total Comp
$180,500
Experience Level
ML Research Scientists lead pay; PhD-track roles at top labs exceed $400k TC.
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