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Clinical Research Associate salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 426 open job postings for Clinical Research Associate roles at 115 companies, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 27 more postings in CAD (median CA$109K), 24 more postings in EUR (median €47.8K), 3 more postings in GBP (median £46.7K). How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Clinical Research Associate: postings by posted pay369 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 16 bands from $70K to $150K. Median $124K; middle half $103K–$136K.Median $124K$70K$150K

Postings per pay band: $70K–$75K: 20; $75K–$80K: 4; $80K–$85K: 2; $85K–$90K: 8; $90K–$95K: 10; $95K–$100K: 14; $100K–$105K: 51; $105K–$110K: 19; $110K–$115K: 11; $115K–$120K: 14; $120K–$125K: 42; $125K–$130K: 14; $130K–$135K: 47; $135K–$140K: 22; $140K–$145K: 20; $145K–$150K: 71.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$107K median, $98.8K–$131K typical, 193 postingsEntry level: middle half $98.8K–$131K, median $107K
  2. Senior$133K median, $124K–$145K typical, 176 postingsSenior: middle half $124K–$145K, median $133K

Companies hiring

  1. IQVIA$133K median, $131K–$136K typical, 85 postingsIQVIA: middle half $131K–$136K, median $133K
  2. ICON$103K median, $103K–$124K typical, 52 postingsICON: middle half $103K–$124K, median $103K
  3. Worldwide$145K median, $145K–$145K typical, 29 postingsWorldwide: middle half $145K–$145K, median $145K
  4. Lifelancer$145K median, $145K–$145K typical, 22 postingsLifelancer: middle half $145K–$145K, median $145K

Top-paying companies

  1. ProTrials Research · $147K median, 3 postings
  2. Ergomed · $147K median, 7 postings
  3. Worldwide · $145K median, 29 postings
  4. Lifelancer · $145K median, 22 postings

Who’s hiring Clinical Research Associate

  1. Clinical Research Associate jobs at IQVIA · 150 open roles
  2. Clinical Research Associate jobs at ICON · 135 open roles
  3. Clinical Research Associate jobs at PSI CRO · 69 open roles
  4. Clinical Research Associate jobs at Worldwide · 61 open roles
  5. Clinical Research Associate jobs at Parexel International (India) Private · 54 open roles

By location

  1. United States$124K median, $103K–$140K typical, 358 postingsUnited States: middle half $103K–$140K, median $124K
  2. California$110K median, $103K–$133K typical, 57 postingsCalifornia: middle half $103K–$133K, median $110K
  3. North Carolina$133K median, $128K–$136K typical, 31 postingsNorth Carolina: middle half $128K–$136K, median $133K
  4. CanadaCA$109K median, CA$92.8K–CA$122K typical, 31 postings
  5. Remote$125K median, $107K–$145K typical, 205 postingsRemote: middle half $107K–$145K, median $125K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $125K median, $107K–$145K typical, from 179 postings. On-site: $105K median, $89K–$133K typical, from 73 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 2–4 years$103K median, $98.8K–$114K typical, 6 postings2–4 years: middle half $98.8K–$114K, median $103K

Newest Clinical Research Associate postings

  1. Senior Clinical Research Associate - OncologyBeOne Medicines · Remote · $106K–$141K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Lead Clinical Research Associate (Home-Based)Actalent · Remote · $85.00–$95.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  3. Lead Clinical Research Associate (Home-Based)Actalent · Remote · $85.00–$95.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  4. Senior Clinical Research AssociateEmployvision · Remote · $70.00–$80.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  5. Clinical Research Associate IIStryker · Mahwah, NJ · $115K–$191K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Clinical Research Associate make?

The median posted base pay for Clinical Research Associate jobs is $124K a year, from 426 job postings with pay at 115 companies.

What is the typical Clinical Research Associate pay range?

The middle half of postings list $103K–$136K. The top 10% list $145K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $90.5K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Clinical Research Associate jobs?

By median posted pay: ProTrials Research ($147K), Ergomed ($147K), Worldwide ($145K).

How does Clinical Research Associate pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $107K, Senior $133K.

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