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The salary of a computer scientist can vary widely, as this term covers a wide range of roles and specialties within the IT field. Computer scientists can be software developers, system administrators, database administrators, network engineers, IT security experts, machine learning engineers, data scientists and more. Here are rough benchmarks for computer scientist salaries in different regions:
Europe:
Entry or junior computer scientist: €25,000 - €45,000 per year
Experienced computer scientist: €45,000 - €70,000 per year
Senior computer scientist or subject matter expert: €70,000 and up per year
USA:
Entry or junior computer scientist: $50,000 - $70,000 per year
Experienced Computer Scientist: $70,000 - $100,000 per year
Senior computer scientist or subject matter expert: $100,000 and up per year
These estimates are general guidelines and may vary by region, industry, specific role, and individual factors. Computer scientist salaries may be higher if they focus on specialized areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, or other high-demand areas of expertise.