🇯🇲 Updated April 17, 2026

Research Scientist in Jamaica

Detailed salary information for Research Scientist positions in Jamaica, including pay in JMD and USD with national income comparison.

Annual Salary (per year)

1,858,200 JMD

Salary in USD / year

$12,081.2

National Percentile

Top 12%

About This Role

Senior Researchers lead research initiatives within organizations. They design research projects, collect and analyze data, and provide insights to inform strategic decision-making and innovation efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and conduct scientific research projects, including experimental design and data analysis.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical expertise.
Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Required Skills

SPSS

Role Requirements & Work Profile

Experience Required

2–12 years

Typical experience range for this role

Work Arrangement

Temporary

26%

Full-Time

22%

Intern

20%

Part-Time

17%

Contract

15%

Common Qualifications

MBA

22%

PhD

15%

M.Com

13%

BCA

11%

BBA

11%

B.Com

9%

Related Specializations

Professionals with the Research Scientist title in Jamaica often specialize in these roles:

Research Analyst Senior Researcher

Common Benefits

Employee Referral Programs

Financial Counseling

Health and Wellness Facilities

Casual Dress Code

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Childcare Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Relocation Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Professional Development

Job Details

Job TitleResearch Scientist

CategoryScience and Technical Services

Country🇯🇲 Jamaica

CurrencyJMD

Annual Salary (per year)1,858,200 JMD

Annual Salary in USD (per year)$12,081.2

Income TierMiddle 40%

Income Distribution Comparison

How this salary compares to national income brackets

This Salary

1,858,200

Bottom 50% Avg

136,532

Middle 40% Avg

1,269,031

Top 10% Avg

7,004,171

Top 1% Avg

29,524,493

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