Political Scientists Salary
Average salary, salary range, and compensation data for Political Scientists positions across the United States.
Median Annual Salary
$139,380
National average
Salary Range
$74,750 – $191,880
10th–90th percentile
Data Year
2024
Source: BLS
Political Scientists Salary by City
| Location | Median Salary | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $163,950 | $87,320 | $191,880 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $153,340 | $108,840 | $191,880 |
| District of Columbia | $153,320 | $110,590 | $191,880 |
| Maryland | $148,680 | $97,930 | $191,880 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $140,970 | $77,820 | $179,700 |
| Washington | $140,970 | $75,350 | $179,700 |
| Pennsylvania | $132,640 | $75,420 | $192,420 |
| California | $130,630 | $75,180 | $191,880 |
| Massachusetts | $130,580 | $67,580 | $206,330 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $130,580 | $67,570 | $206,330 |
| Michigan | $125,750 | $64,680 | $205,410 |
| Texas | $111,720 | $76,020 | $136,340 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $105,300 | $64,680 | $181,650 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $104,990 | $65,590 | $210,550 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $104,640 | $68,020 | $190,570 |
| Arizona | $104,100 | $68,020 | $167,960 |
| Ohio | $99,130 | $60,270 | $139,400 |
| Illinois | $98,300 | $71,990 | $136,970 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $98,300 | $67,560 | $136,970 |
| Georgia | $80,000 | $51,210 | $112,000 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $80,000 | $51,210 | $112,000 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $76,780 | $76,770 | $127,570 |
| New Jersey | $74,760 | $69,120 | $99,590 |
| New York | $74,080 | $74,070 | $179,980 |
| New Hampshire | $63,500 | $33,380 | $166,790 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $63,500 | $33,790 | $169,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Political Scientists make?▾
The median annual salary for a Political Scientists is $139,380, with a typical range of $74,750 – $191,880 depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the starting salary for a Political Scientists?▾
Entry-level Political Scientists positions typically start around $74,750 per year. Salaries increase significantly with experience and specialization.
Where do Political Scientistss earn the most?▾
Political Scientistss tend to earn the highest salaries in major metropolitan areas. Use the salary by city table above to compare compensation across different locations.
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