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Research associate salary in New York, NY (Updated 2026)

How much does a Research Associate make in New York, NY?

Average base salary

$112,694
52%
above national average
Average $112,694
Low $69,322
High $183,202

The average salary for a research associate is $112,694 per year in New York, NY. 301 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 17, 2026).

Research Associate job openings in New York, NY

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Research Associate
NYU Langone Health4.3out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$47,033.90 - $50,000.00 a year
4 days ago

Highest paying companies for Research Associate in New York, NY

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Jasper Colin
 
$420,000per year
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MERCOR
 
$234,000per year
Capital Group
 
$228,344per year
Bridgewater Associates
 
$217,475per year
EQ Office
 
$175,000per year
JPMorganChase
 
$175,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Research Associates near New York, NY

  1. New York, NY
    $112,694 per year
  2. Stony Brook, NY
    $91,375 per year
  3. Tarrytown, NY
    $77,455 per year
  4. Ithaca, NY
    $75,262 per year
  5. Buffalo, NY
    $65,369 per year

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The average salary for a Research Associate is $112,694 per year in New York, NY. This figure is based on 301 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 17, 2026.

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Research Associate salaries in New York, NY typically range between a low of $69,322 and a high of $183,202 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Research Associate in New York, NY include Stony Brook, NY at $91,375 per year, Tarrytown, NY at $77,455 per year, and Ithaca, NY at $75,262 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Research Associate in New York, NY include Jasper Colin ($420,000 per year) and MERCOR ($234,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Research Associate salary in New York, NY compares to related positions:

  • Junior Research Associate: Average $82,021 per year
  • Senior Research Associate: Average $91,799 per year

How much do similar professions as Research Associate get paid in New York, NY?

Junior Research Associate

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Average $82,021 per year

Senior Research Associate

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Average $91,799 per year