Political Scientists salary
The BLS estimates 5,540 Political Scientists jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $142,080 (May 2025, SOC 19-3094).
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE5,540 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
$83K
P10
$114K
P25
$142K
MEDIAN
$174K
P75
$195K
P90
BLS · UNITED STATES · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$83,350P25$114,030MEDIAN$142,080P75$174,180P90$195,190
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What is the median Political Scientists salary in the U.S.?
$142,080 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $114,030–$174,180.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.