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Senior research associate salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Senior Research Associate make in the United States?

Average base salary

$83,278
Average $83,278
Low $58,683
High $118,181

The average salary for a senior research associate is $83,278 per year in the United States. 945 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 19, 2026).

Senior Research Associate job openings in United States

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Research Associate 2
ORAU3.6out of 5 stars.
Oak Ridge, TN
$35.19 - $48.95 an hour
Part-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Research Associate in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment ...
 
$212,500per year
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Macquarie Group
 
$156,375per year
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Marsh
 
$155,000per year
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The Urban Institute
 
$142,592per year
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Abt Global
 
$138,091per year
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County of Los Angeles
 
$135,870per year
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Highest paying cities for Senior Research Associates near United States

  1. Foster City, CA
    $111,928 per year
  2. South San Francisco, CA
    $102,155 per year
  3. Palo Alto, CA
    $98,113 per year
  4. Bedford, MA
    $96,210 per year
  5. Cambridge, MA
    $85,883 per year

Where can a Senior Research Associate earn more?

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