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Researcher salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Researcher make in the United States?

Average base salary

$112,164
Average $112,164
Low $53,280
High $236,125

The average salary for a researcher is $112,164 per year in the United States. 2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Researcher job openings in United States

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Scientific Linux Researcher
GAP Solutions, Inc.3.6out of 5 stars.
Baltimore, MD
$78,000 - $90,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Researcher in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
CHAI
 
$500,000per year
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Curative Talent
 
$492,000per year
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Roblox
 
$412,050per year
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NVIDIA
 
$382,000per year
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Westchester Medical Center Hea...
 
$375,000per year
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PHYSICIAN AFFILIATE GROUP OF N...
 
$375,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Researchers near United States

  1. Mountain View, CA
    $212,567 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $154,037 per year
  3. Princeton, NJ
    $129,781 per year
  4. Azusa, CA
    $104,440 per year
  5. Chicago, IL
    $92,701 per year

Where can a Researcher earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Researcher get paid in United States?

Junior Researcher

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Average $87,858 per year

Senior Researcher

Job openings
Average $134,917 per year