Salary
Research Salary
The median Research salary is $274,500 per year in 2026, based on 369 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of Research roles pay between $212,500 and $347,500.
Updated 36 min ago · based on 369 disclosed USD listings.
Pay by seniority
| Level | Median | Range (25th-75th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $215,250 | $180,375 - $300,000 | 34 |
| Staff / Principal | $272,575 | $233,156 - $300,000 | 20 |
| Manager / Lead | $241,500 | $182,500 - $301,050 | 16 |
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About this data
- How much do Research roles pay?
- The median Research salary is $274,500 per year in 2026, based on 369 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of Research roles pay between $212,500 and $347,500.
- 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.