Research Specialist V -Various Studies-
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $11,720 to $15,115 | $140,640 to $181,380 |
| B | $13,792 to $17,028 | $165,504 to $204,336 |
| C | $12,901 to $14,825 | $154,812 to $177,900 |
| D | $13,528 to $15,195 | $162,336 to $182,340 |
Representation
California Association of Professional Scientists (UAW Local 1115) represents Bargaining Unit R10, Professional Scientific.
Where these jobs are
1 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| California Earthquake Authority | 1 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Life Scientists, All Other across all California employers was $102,830 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $140,640 to $204,336 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 12 Compressed salary range. See Section 4, Information.
- Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)