As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Human Factors Researcher V in the United States is $158,960. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $152,641 to $167,123, with most professionals earning between $146,888 and $174,555.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
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| 75th Percentile | $167,123 | $13,927 | $3,214 | $80 |
| Average | $158,960 | $13,247 | $3,057 | $76 |
| 25th Percentile | $152,641 | $12,720 | $2,935 | $73 |
An entry-level Human Factors Researcher V with less than 1 year of experience earns about $156,131. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $156,602. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $157,074. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $158,017, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $158,960.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Human Factors Researcher V | $156,131 |
| Intermediate Level Human Factors Researcher V | $156,602 |
| Senior Level Human Factors Researcher V | $157,074 |
| Specialist Level Human Factors Researcher V | $158,017 |
| Expert Level Human Factors Researcher V | $158,960 |
| Entry Level | 2% |
| Mid Level | 1% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Top Level | 1% |
| Experienced | 0% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of March 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Human Factors Researcher V compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $162,266 in 2023 to approximately $163,370 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Human Factors Researcher V salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $158,960 | 73.1% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $12,160 | 5.6% | ||
| 401K/403B | $6,676 | 3.1% | ||
| Disability | $3,179 | 1.5% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 3.8% | ||
| Pension | $8,584 | 3.9% | ||
| Time Off | $19,564 | 9.0% | ||
| Total Compensation | $217,476 | 100% | ||
The average annual salary of Human Factors Researcher V is $158,960. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Human Factors Researcher V is $76; the average weekly pay of Human Factors Researcher V is $3,057; the average monthly pay of Human Factors Researcher V is $13,247.
A Human Factors Researcher V's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Human Factors Researcher V earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Human Factors Researcher V is $199,495.
The highest pay for Human Factors Researcher V is $174,555.
The lowest pay for Human Factors Researcher V is $146,888.
Conducts research studies and activities to support the development of user-centered product designs and that apply human factors principles, standards, and methodologies. Develops research and testing protocols that incorporate design principles, regulatory requirements, and behavioral methods. Plans and facilitates usability testing sessions and user interviews to evaluate product concepts and designs, and to identify problems or additional requirements. Develops and manages data collection instruments and protocols. Analyzes quantitative and qualitative data and presents research results to technical and development teams. Requires a bachelor's degree in human factors, usability engineering, cognitive psychology or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Typically requires 10+ years of related experience.
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