Research Specialist salary

The median Research Specialist salary in the US is $74k to $100k per year, based on 9 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

Updated 2026-07-27. Figures come from live job postings and refresh daily.

These figures come from current postings, not survey self-reports, so they track what employers are actually offering right now.

Lower (25th pct)
$46k
Typical (median)
$74k–$100k
Upper (75th pct)
$159k
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Common questions

What is the average Research Specialist salary?

The median Research Specialist salary in the US is $74k to $100k per year, based on 9 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

What is the salary range for a Research Specialist?

Most Research Specialist roles in the US fall between $46k (25th percentile) and $159k (75th percentile), measured from current openings.

How is this Research Specialist salary calculated?

It is calculated from 9 active Research Specialist job postings in the US that publish a salary range, not from survey self-reports. The figures refresh as new roles are posted.

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