How much does a Research Analyst make?

Updated Dec 8, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$66K - $109K/yr
Base Pay
$57K - $92K/yr
Additional Pay
$9K - $17K/yr

$84K

/yr
$66K$109K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Research Analyst is $84,191 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $72,096 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $12,095 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $66K-$109K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Research Analyst

$84,191 /yr
Research Analyst
$116,597 /yr
Senior Research Analyst
$161,018 /yr
Principal Research Analyst
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What is the total pay trajectory for Research Analyst?

Job TitleSalary
Research Analyst$84,191 /yr
Senior Research Analyst$116,597 /yr
Principal Research Analyst$161,018 /yr

Top Paying Companies

For a Research Analyst in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Research Analyst in United States. Employers include Meta, NVIDIA and Lazard.

1
Meta
Meta
$164,514/yr
3K open jobs
2
NVIDIA
$159,061/yr
3
Lazard
$155,902/yr
5
Google
$152,080/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Research Analyst in United States

1Meta$164,514
2NVIDIA$159,061
3Lazard$155,902
4Neuberger Berman$153,928
5Google$152,080
6AQR Capital Management$151,724
7Jefferies$146,834
8Lazard Asset Management$143,185
9Craig-Hallum Capital Group$142,525
10Russell Investments$141,009
Total Pay Trajectory

For Research Analyst

$84,191 /yr
Research Analyst
$116,597 /yr
Senior Research Analyst
$161,018 /yr
Principal Research Analyst
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Research Analyst?

Job TitleSalary
Research Analyst$84,191 /yr
Senior Research Analyst$116,597 /yr
Principal Research Analyst$161,018 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Research Analyst at different companies?

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Ipsos
3.5
Research AnalystSee 232 salaries from all locations

$72,065

 / yr
The Brattle Group
3.9
Research AnalystSee 164 salaries from all locations

$79,349

 / yr
Zifo RnD Solutions
4.3
Research AnalystSee 162 salaries from all locations

$69,480

 / yr
Nielsen
3.6
Research AnalystSee 152 salaries from all locations

$80,949

 / yr
Point72
4.3
Research AnalystSee 142 salaries from all locations

$115,938

 / yr
IMF
4.2
Research AnalystSee 128 salaries from all locations

$81,247

 / yr
McKinsey & Company
4.2
Research AnalystSee 90 salaries from all locations

$107,953

 / yr

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World Resources Institute
3.6
Research AnalystSee 77 salaries from all locations

$62,084

 / yr
Jones Lang LaSalle
3.9
Research AnalystSee 76 salaries from all locations

$78,124

 / yr
IHS Markit
4
Research AnalystSee 74 salaries from all locations

$76,065

 / yr
Cadmus Group
3.6
Research AnalystSee 72 salaries from all locations

$68,853

 / yr
Third Bridge
3.5
Research AnalystSee 71 salaries from all locations

$69,472

 / yr
Advisory Board
3.9
Research AnalystSee 71 salaries from all locations

$71,710

 / yr
Equilar
4.1
Research AnalystSee 70 salaries from all locations

$78,607

 / yr
CBRE
4
Research AnalystSee 70 salaries from all locations

$76,621

 / yr
Urban Institute
4
Research AnalystSee 67 salaries from all locations

$60,497

 / yr
MPG Operations
3.1
Research AnalystSee 62 salaries from all locations

$84,138

 / yr
Barclays
4
Research AnalystSee 61 salaries from all locations

$114,340

 / yr
University of Chicago
4.2
Research AnalystSee 60 salaries from all locations

$63,560

 / yr
Expert Institute
3.9
Research AnalystSee 59 salaries from all locations

$60,636

 / yr
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Research Analyst Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Ipsos Research Analyst salaries - 232 salaries reported$72,065/yr
The Brattle Group Research Analyst salaries - 164 salaries reported$79,349/yr
Zifo RnD Solutions Research Analyst salaries - 162 salaries reported$69,480/yr
Nielsen Research Analyst salaries - 152 salaries reported$80,949/yr
Point72 Research Analyst salaries - 142 salaries reported$115,938/yr
IMF Research Analyst salaries - 128 salaries reported$81,247/yr
McKinsey & Company Research Analyst salaries - 90 salaries reported$107,953/yr
World Resources Institute Research Analyst salaries - 77 salaries reported$62,084/yr
Jones Lang LaSalle Research Analyst salaries - 76 salaries reported$78,124/yr
IHS Markit Research Analyst salaries - 74 salaries reported$76,065/yr
Cadmus Group Research Analyst salaries - 72 salaries reported$68,853/yr
Third Bridge Research Analyst salaries - 71 salaries reported$69,472/yr
Advisory Board Research Analyst salaries - 71 salaries reported$71,710/yr
Equilar Research Analyst salaries - 70 salaries reported$78,607/yr
CBRE Research Analyst salaries - 70 salaries reported$76,621/yr
Urban Institute Research Analyst salaries - 67 salaries reported$60,497/yr
MPG Operations Research Analyst salaries - 62 salaries reported$84,138/yr
Barclays Research Analyst salaries - 61 salaries reported$114,340/yr
University of Chicago Research Analyst salaries - 60 salaries reported$63,560/yr
Expert Institute Research Analyst salaries - 59 salaries reported$60,636/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Research Analyst in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Research Analyst in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $110,805, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $81,499, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $81,267, Information Technology with a median total pay of $79,807, and Insurance with a median total pay of $76,307.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$110,805

    35% Higher than other industries

  • ManufacturingManufacturing$81,499

    12% Higher than other industries

  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$81,267

    11% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$79,807

    10% Higher than other industries

  • InsuranceInsurance$76,307

    6% Higher than other industries

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Research Analyst are Lazard, Neuberger Berman, and AQR Capital Management.

LazardLazard$155,902/yr
Neuberger BermanNeuberger Berman$153,928/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Research & Science?

Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.

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Research Analyst

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$68,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Research Analyst

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$65,000

/yr

$63K | $2K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Research Analyst

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$70,000

/yr

$64K | $6K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Research Analyst

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$48,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Research Analyst

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$61,500

/yr

$60K | $2K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Research Analyst

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Research Analyst

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$54,000

/yr

$52K | $2K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Research Analyst

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$73,400

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Research Analyst

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$25

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Research Analyst pay FAQ

The average salary for a Research Analyst is $84,191 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 13852 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Research Analyst employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Research Analyst in United States is $108,695 per year.

The lowest salary for a Research Analyst in United States is $65,717 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Research Analyst or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Research Analyst.

70% of research analysts are satisfied with their salary, with annual salaries of $52,615.48 for entry-level analysts to $136,119.06 for senior level analysts. There are a number of factors that affect their salaries, including experience and job title. Entry-level employees make less than experienced professionals.

Research Analysts still make a respectable amount of money over time, with a median salary of $136,119.06 per year. The highly experienced make a salary toward the high end of the spectrum every year, while the lowest-paid earn $52,615.48 per year. As with most jobs, overtime pay can also be possible if you work more hours than normal, especially if you're an hourly worker.

Research analysts who earn their degree with an emphasis on statistics can often earn more as they have more opportunities to advance their careers. Accumulating research experience is an important part of becoming a highly experienced research analyst. By learning to explain complex concepts clearly, you'll naturally build trust with your clients and colleagues. This will allow you to work more efficiently and confidently as well as become more valuable to the company. With experience, you'll also learn how to communicate effectively with other people at all stages of the process from getting data to analyzing it. You can also start by volunteering or taking part in hackathons.

As a research analyst, your salary can increase naturally depending on the company you work for and your experience level. Research comparable salaries for research analysts at other companies in your geographic area. You can then set a goal for what you want to earn, and determine how much you are willing to negotiate based on that number. The best way to get a higher salary as a research analyst is to show that you're worth it by being prepared and following a solid plan for getting there. You can also negotiate by asking for small raises in increments of $100 or $200 every six months.

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