Researcher salary in United States

The average salary for a Researcher is $114,720 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 2.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 16, 2026.

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Researcher salaries typically range between a low of $54,635 and a high of $240,885 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Researcher include Mountain View, CA at $212,597 per year, New York, NY at $157,123 per year, and Princeton, NJ at $128,719 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Researcher include CHAI ($500,000 per year) and U.S. Army ($492,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Researcher salary compares to related positions:

• Junior Researcher: Average $83,653 per year
• Senior Researcher: Average $135,421 per year