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Research analyst salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Research Analyst make in the United States?

Average base salary

$88,796
Average $88,796
Low $48,684
High $161,955

The average salary for a research analyst is $88,796 per year in the United States. 1.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Research Analyst job openings in United States

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Research/Data Analyst
State of Missouri3.3out of 5 stars.
Jefferson City, MO
$61,611.26 a year
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Research Analyst in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Morgan Stanley
 
$262,500per year
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Deutsche Bank
 
$247,500per year
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BlackRock
 
$240,000per year
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St. Louis County, MO
 
$237,120per year
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The Aerospace Corporation
 
$232,752per year
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Alutiiq
 
$232,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Research Analysts near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $121,666 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $110,260 per year
  3. Chicago, IL
    $95,841 per year
  4. Washington, DC
    $84,209 per year
  5. Port Hueneme, CA
    $82,695 per year

Where can a Research Analyst earn more?

Compare salaries for Research Analysts in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Research Analyst get paid in United States?

Junior Research Analyst

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Average $60,025 per year

Senior Research Analyst

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Average $97,591 per year