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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

$88,989
Average $88,989
Low $49,149
High $161,124

The average salary for a research analyst is $88,989 per year in the United States. 1.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Research Analyst job openings in United States

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Research Analyst
Yale University4.2out of 5 stars.
New Haven, CT
$65,000 - $101,000 a year
Full-time
15 hours 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
    $115,766 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $111,301 per year
  3. Chicago, IL
    $95,754 per year
  4. Washington, DC
    $83,466 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 $61,587 per year

Senior Research Analyst

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Average $95,699 per year