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$79,652
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Senior Research Associate is $79,652 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $66,186 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 $13,466 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.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Assistant | $59,223 /yr |
| Research Assistant IV | $74,524 /yr |
| Principal Research Assistant | $100,861 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Senior Research Associate in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Senior Research Associate in United States. Employers include Macquarie Group, LinkedIn and Sanford C. Bernstein.
Top Paying Companies
For Senior Research Associate in United States
| 1 | Macquarie Group | $175,615 | |
| 2 | $162,542 | ||
| 3 | Sanford C. Bernstein | $148,262 | |
| 4 | AllianceBernstein | $141,337 | |
| 5 | ExxonMobil | $138,987 | |
| 6 | Agenus | $136,415 | |
| 7 | Raymond James Financial | $131,517 | |
| 8 | Green Street | $129,144 | |
| 9 | Gritstone bio | $128,600 | |
| 10 | Thomson Reuters | $125,799 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Senior Research Associate in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Senior Research Associate in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $138,987, Financial Services with a median total pay of $130,330, Information Technology with a median total pay of $125,799, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $104,626, and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $102,973.
- Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$104,626
10% Higher than other industries
Energy, Mining & Utilities
The top paying company in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Senior Research Associate is ExxonMobil.
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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.
Recent Salaries Shared
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Senior Research Associate pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Senior Research Associate is $66,186 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Senior Research Associate salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 5840 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Senior Research Associate employees.
The highest salary for a Senior Research Associate in United States is $100,129 per year.
The lowest salary for a Senior Research Associate in United States is $43,750 per year.
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