Computer and Information Research Scientist salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A computer and information research scientist earns a median of $140,300 a year ($67.45 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $153,930. About 37,200 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $140,300
- Gross pay
- $5,396.15
- Federal income tax
- −$861.77
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$334.56
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$78.24
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $4,121.58
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $140,300
- Federal
- $22,406
- FICA
- $10,733
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $107,161
- Marginal federal rate
- 24.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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- Data Scientist: $120,230
- Computer Occupation: $116,580
BLS occupation: Computer and Information Research Scientists. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 15-1221). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer and information research scientist make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $67.45; the average is $74.00.
What is the salary range for a computer and information research scientist?
The bottom 10% earn under $82,200 and the top 10% earn over $230,630 a year.
How much is $140,300 after taxes?
About $107,161 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $96,534 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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