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Research Lead salaries in United States
Pay ranges employers published in 9 open job postings for Research Lead roles in United States, updated Oct 9, 2026.
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- Median base pay$159,200a year
- Typical range$159,200–$203,800Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$500,000and above
- Postings9with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Research Lead postings in United States
- Research Lead, WirecutterThe New York Times · New York City, NY · $150K–$165K/yr · Posted Oct 3, 2026Apply
- Research Lead, Tinker, Fine-tuning ScienceThinkingmachines · San Francisco, CA · $350K–$475K/yr · Posted Sep 17, 2026Apply
- Research Lead, R&D - E2E Complex Projects, ProcessHeinz · Remote · $142K–$177K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026
- Research Lead, R&D - E2E Complex Projects, ProcessHeinz · Glenview, IL · $142K–$177K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026
- Research Lead - AI Cyber Testing & EvaluationRAND · Remote · $146K–$261K/yr · Posted Aug 21, 2026
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Questions and answers
How much does a Research Lead make in United States?
The median posted base pay for Research Lead jobs in United States is $159K a year, from 9 job postings with pay at 6 companies.
What is the typical Research Lead pay range in United States?
The middle half of postings list $159K–$204K. The top 10% list $500K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $148K or less.
How does United States pay compare with all Research Lead jobs?
The median here is $159K, against $159K across all 9 postings for the role.
How many Research Lead jobs in United States list pay?
9 open postings at 6 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.