Salary
Research Salary
The median Research salary is $262,000 per year in 2026, based on 447 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of Research roles pay between $206,925 and $346,250.
Updated 1 hour ago · based on 447 disclosed USD listings.
Pay by seniority
| Level | Median | Range (25th-75th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $212,500 | $184,625 - $296,250 | 46 |
| Staff / Principal | $265,075 | $211,500 - $337,500 | 24 |
| Manager / Lead | $250,000 | $190,000 - $340,850 | 19 |
| Director+ | $377,000 | $270,650 - $431,325 | 8 |
| Intern | $111,000 | $82,000 - $120,000 | 8 |
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About this data
- How much do Research roles pay?
- The median Research salary is $262,000 per year in 2026, based on 447 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of Research roles pay between $206,925 and $346,250.
- How is this figure calculated?
- It is the median of disclosed salaries on currently active Research listings, annualized (hourly, weekly, and monthly pay is scaled to a yearly figure) and shown in a single currency - pay is never averaged across currencies. Every figure carries the number of listings behind it.
- How current is the data?
- It reflects live listings and updates continuously as new roles are posted and old ones close.