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Research Associate salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 59 open job postings for Research Associate roles at 25 companies, updated Sep 30, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 2 more postings in GBP. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Research Associate: postings by posted pay57 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 12 bands from $40K to $160K. Median $96.2K; middle half $80.9K–$109K.Median $96.2K$40K$160K

Postings per pay band: $40K–$50K: 3; $50K–$60K: 3; $60K–$70K: 2; $70K–$80K: 5; $80K–$90K: 7; $90K–$100K: 15; $100K–$110K: 9; $110K–$120K: 5; $120K–$130K: 2; $130K–$140K: 1; $140K–$150K: 0; $150K–$160K: 5.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$88.6K median · $72.9K–$102K typical · 34 postingsEntry level: middle half $72.9K–$102K, median $88.6K
  2. Senior$96.2K median · $96.2K–$109K typical · 18 postingsSenior: middle half $96.2K–$109K, median $96.2K
  3. Principal$117K median · $117K–$117K typical · 5 postingsPrincipal: middle half $117K–$117K, median $117K

Companies hiring

  1. ModernaTX, Inc.$96.2K median · $96.2K–$117K typical · 13 postingsModernaTX, Inc.: middle half $96.2K–$117K, median $96.2K
  2. Gilead$109K median · $109K–$109K typical · 8 postingsGilead: middle half $109K–$109K, median $109K
  3. Abbott$95K median · $95K–$95K typical · 4 postingsAbbott: middle half $95K–$95K, median $95K
  4. DB$155K median · $155K–$155K typical · 4 postingsDB: middle half $155K–$155K, median $155K

Top-paying companies

  1. DB · $155K median · 4 postings
  2. Gilead · $109K median · 8 postings
  3. ModernaTX, Inc. · $96.2K median · 13 postings
  4. Abbott · $95K median · 4 postings
  5. Osu · $80.9K median · 3 postings

By location

  1. United States$96.2K median · $80.9K–$109K typical · 56 postingsUnited States: middle half $80.9K–$109K, median $96.2K
  2. Massachusetts$96.2K median · $96.2K–$117K typical · 13 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $96.2K–$117K, median $96.2K
  3. California$109K median · $99K–$109K typical · 10 postingsCalifornia: middle half $99K–$109K, median $109K
  4. Norwood, MA$96.2K median · $82.1K–$117K typical · 8 postingsNorwood, MA: middle half $82.1K–$117K, median $96.2K
  5. Remote$109K median · $109K–$109K typical · 10 postingsRemote: middle half $109K–$109K, median $109K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $109K median, $109K–$109K typical, from 8 postings. On-site: $95K median, $82K–$117K typical, from 41 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 2–4 years$96.2K median · $73K–$97.5K typical · 12 postings2–4 years: middle half $73K–$97.5K, median $96.2K

Newest Research Associate postings

  1. Research AssociateTexas A&M University · College Station, TX · $3,750/mo · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Senior Research AssociateOsu · United States · $88.3K–$115K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Sr. Research Associate, RNA InnovationModernaTX, Inc. · Cambridge, MA · $74K–$118K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Sr. Research Associate, Protein DesignModernaTX, Inc. · Cambridge, MA · $74K–$118K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Senior Research AssociateJsrglobal · Durham, NC · $65K–$85K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Research Associate make?

The median posted base pay for Research Associate jobs is $96.2K a year, from 59 job postings with pay at 25 companies.

What is the typical Research Associate pay range?

The middle half of postings list $80.9K–$109K. The top 10% list $131K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $59.4K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Research Associate jobs?

By median posted pay: DB ($155K), Gilead ($109K), ModernaTX, Inc. ($96.2K).

How does Research Associate pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $88.6K, Senior $96.2K, Principal $117K.

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