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Research Specialist salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 180 open job postings for Research Specialist roles at 77 companies, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 1 more posting in SGD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Research Specialist: postings by posted pay179 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 15 bands from $40K to $115K. Median $59.6K; middle half $49.9K–$71K.Median $59.6K$40K$115K

Postings per pay band: $40K–$45K: 17; $45K–$50K: 28; $50K–$55K: 20; $55K–$60K: 27; $60K–$65K: 9; $65K–$70K: 29; $70K–$75K: 15; $75K–$80K: 2; $80K–$85K: 4; $85K–$90K: 3; $90K–$95K: 6; $95K–$100K: 2; $100K–$105K: 4; $105K–$110K: 2; $110K–$115K: 11.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$22.83/hr ($47.5K/yr) median, $20.15–$24.28/hr typical, 36 postingsEntry level: middle half $20.15–$24.28/hr, median $22.83/hr ($47.5K/yr)
  2. Mid level$59.1K median, $50.5K–$72.5K typical, 104 postingsMid level: middle half $50.5K–$72.5K, median $59.1K
  3. Senior$67.7K median, $66.1K–$73.5K typical, 37 postingsSenior: middle half $66.1K–$73.5K, median $67.7K

Companies hiring

  1. JHU$58.2K median, $48.9K–$67.7K typical, 16 postingsJHU: middle half $48.9K–$67.7K, median $58.2K
  2. Johns Hopkins University$66.1K median, $58.2K–$67.7K typical, 12 postingsJohns Hopkins University: middle half $58.2K–$67.7K, median $66.1K
  3. Main Princeton$50.5K median, $50.5K–$67.5K typical, 11 postingsMain Princeton: middle half $50.5K–$67.5K, median $50.5K
  4. Princeton University$50.5K median, $50.5K–$50.5K typical, 10 postingsPrinceton University: middle half $50.5K–$50.5K, median $50.5K

Top-paying companies

  1. Astera · $120K median, 3 postings
  2. Mercor · $114K median, 3 postings
  3. Massachusetts Institute of Technology · $84.5K median, 3 postings
  4. Mark Anthony Brewing · $71K median, 3 postings

Who’s hiring Research Specialist

  1. Research Specialist jobs at Staff Emory · 39 open roles

By location

  1. United States$59K median, $49.6K–$71K typical, 161 postingsUnited States: middle half $49.6K–$71K, median $59K
  2. South Carolina$23.84/hr ($49.6K/yr) median, $20.62–$34.13/hr typical, 16 postingsSouth Carolina: middle half $20.62–$34.13/hr, median $23.84/hr ($49.6K/yr)
  3. New Jersey$50.5K median, $50.5K–$50.5K typical, 12 postingsNew Jersey: middle half $50.5K–$50.5K, median $50.5K
  4. Columbia, SC$23.84/hr ($49.6K/yr) median, $20.00–$34.13/hr typical, 12 postingsColumbia, SC: middle half $20.00–$34.13/hr, median $23.84/hr ($49.6K/yr)
  5. Remote$32.45/hr ($67.5K/yr) median, $28.13–$38.46/hr typical, 12 postingsRemote: middle half $28.13–$38.46/hr, median $32.45/hr ($67.5K/yr)

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $32.45/hr ($67.5K/yr) median, $28.13–$38.46/hr typical, from 12 postings. On-site: $60K median, $50K–$71K typical, from 92 postings.

Newest Research Specialist postings

  1. Research Specialist (Hourly)University of Illinois Chicago · Chicago, IL · $21.10–$35.73/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Research Specialist V (Rate Research and Implementation)Texas Health and Human Services · Austin, TX · $5,425–$8,886/mo · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Research Specialist IUniversity of Missouri - Columbia · Columbia, SC · $19.00–$21.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Senior Research SpecialistMain Princeton · Remote · $60K–$75K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Research Specialist 1The University of Chicago · Chicago, IL · $19.23–$26.44/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Research Specialist make?

The median posted base pay for Research Specialist jobs is $59.6K a year, from 180 job postings with pay at 77 companies.

What is the typical Research Specialist pay range?

The middle half of postings list $49.9K–$71K. The top 10% list $99.8K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $45K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Research Specialist jobs?

By median posted pay: Astera ($120K), Mercor ($114K), Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($84.5K).

How does Research Specialist pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $22.83/hr ($47.5K/yr), Mid level $59.1K, Senior $67.7K.

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