Research Scientist Manager
Authorized salary ranges
| Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|
| $13,288 to $15,603 | $159,456 to $187,236 |
Representation
California Association of Professional Scientists (UAW Local 1115) represents Bargaining Unit M10.
Where these jobs are
15 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Public Health, California Department of | 11 |
| Department of Health Care Access and Information | 2 |
| Department of Health Care Services | 1 |
| California Public Employees Retirement System | 1 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Natural Sciences Managers across all California employers was $210,230 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $159,456 to $187,236 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)