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$62,240
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Research Associate is $62,240 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $52,716 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 $9,524 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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What is the total pay trajectory for Associate Research Assistant?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Associate Research Assistant | $46,577 /yr |
| Senior Research Assistant | $60,069 /yr |
| Research Assistant IV | $75,868 /yr |
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Some related job titles are Clinical Research Associate Salaries with median pay of $68,605, Equity Research Associate Salaries with median pay of $115,644, Research Assistant Salaries with median pay of $39,530, Analyst Salaries with median pay of $74,667.
Top Paying Companies
For a Research Associate in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Research Associate in United States. Employers include Jefferies, Google and Goldman Sachs.
Top Paying Companies
For Research Associate in United States
| 1 | Jefferies | $173,464 | |
| 2 | $161,442 | ||
| 3 | Goldman Sachs | $157,564 | |
| 4 | Loomis Sayles & Company | $154,375 | |
| 5 | Evercore Partners | $154,147 | |
| 6 | Neuberger Berman | $153,481 | |
| 7 | Chilton Investment Co. | $151,574 | |
| 8 | AQR Capital Management | $147,915 | |
| 9 | Wellington Management | $147,222 | |
| 10 | Cowen | $143,439 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Research Associate in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Research Associate in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $110,045, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $94,123, Information Technology with a median total pay of $90,750, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $89,224, and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $81,495.
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Research Associate are Jefferies, Goldman Sachs, and Loomis Sayles & Company.
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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.
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Research Associate pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Research Associate is $52,716 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Research Associate salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 41906 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Research Associate employees.
The highest salary for a Research Associate in United States is $81,190 per year.
The lowest salary for a Research Associate in United States is $34,228 per year.
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