Research scientist salary minima
Salaries for Research Scientists in FAS, SEAS, YSPH, and YSE for 2026-27
To: Deans, Chairs and Lead Administrators of Faculty of Arts and Sciences, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, School of Public Health, and School of the Environment
From: Vice Provost for Research, Michael Crair
Re: Salaries for Research Scientists in FAS, SEAS, YSPH, and YSE for 2026-27
For your reference, please see below for 12-month research scientist minima, effective July 1, 2026. Please feel free to distribute to any who may require this information. For any questions regarding research scientist salaries, please respond to vpr@yale.edu.
| Senior Research Scientist | $123,950 |
| Research Scientist | $101,350 |
| Associate Research Scientist | $76,500 |