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Research Specialist A salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 90 open job postings for Research Specialist A roles at 3 companies, updated Nov 4, 2026.

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

Pay distribution

Research Specialist A: postings by posted pay90 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 1 bands from $45K to $50K. Median $47.6K; middle half $47.6K–$48.1K.Median $47.6K$45K$50K

Postings per pay band: $45K–$50K: 90.

Pay by level

  1. Mid level$47.6K median, $47.6K–$48.1K typical, 90 postingsMid level: middle half $47.6K–$48.1K, median $47.6K

Companies hiring

  1. Trustees of University of Pennsylvania$47.6K median, $47.6K–$48.1K typical, 55 postingsTrustees of University of Pennsylvania: middle half $47.6K–$48.1K, median $47.6K
  2. Upenn$47.6K median, $47.3K–$48.1K typical, 25 postingsUpenn: middle half $47.3K–$48.1K, median $47.6K
  3. University of Pennsylvania$47.6K median, $47.6K–$47.6K typical, 10 postingsUniversity of Pennsylvania: middle half $47.6K–$47.6K, median $47.6K

Top-paying companies

  1. Trustees of University of Pennsylvania · $47.6K median, 55 postings
  2. Upenn · $47.6K median, 25 postings
  3. University of Pennsylvania · $47.6K median, 10 postings

By location

  1. United States$47.6K median, $47.6K–$48.1K typical, 90 postingsUnited States: middle half $47.6K–$48.1K, median $47.6K
  2. Pennsylvania$47.6K median, $47.6K–$48.1K typical, 75 postingsPennsylvania: middle half $47.6K–$48.1K, median $47.6K
  3. Philadelphia, PA$47.6K median, $47.6K–$48.1K typical, 75 postingsPhiladelphia, PA: middle half $47.6K–$48.1K, median $47.6K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $47.6K median, $47.3K–$48.6K typical, from 33 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 0–1 years$47.6K median, $47.3K–$48.1K typical, 88 postings0–1 years: middle half $47.3K–$48.1K, median $47.6K

Newest Research Specialist A postings

  1. Research Specialist AUniversity of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA · $45.3K–$50K/yr · Posted Oct 28, 2026
  2. Research Specialist ATrustees of University of Pennsylvania · United States · $45.3K–$50K/yr · Posted Oct 27, 2026
  3. Research Specialist ATrustees of University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA · $45.3K–$50K/yr · Posted Oct 27, 2026
  4. Research Specialist AUniversity of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA · $45.3K–$50K/yr · Posted Oct 26, 2026
  5. Research Specialist AUniversity of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA · $45.3K–$50K/yr · Posted Oct 26, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Research Specialist A make?

The median posted base pay for Research Specialist A jobs is $47.6K a year, from 90 job postings with pay at 3 companies.

What is the typical Research Specialist A pay range?

The middle half of postings list $47.6K–$48.1K. The top 10% list $49.1K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $47.3K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Research Specialist A jobs?

By median posted pay: Trustees of University of Pennsylvania ($47.6K), Upenn ($47.6K), University of Pennsylvania ($47.6K).

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