How much does a Research Fellow make in the United States? The average Research Fellow salary in the United States is $181,855 as of June 27, 2024, but the range typically falls between $162,345 and $209,759. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Research Fellow Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Fellow Salary $144,581 US June 27, 2024
25th Percentile Research Fellow Salary $162,345 US June 27, 2024
50th Percentile Research Fellow Salary $181,855 US June 27, 2024
75th Percentile Research Fellow Salary $209,759 US June 27, 2024
90th Percentile Research Fellow Salary $235,163 US June 27, 2024
25% $162,345 10% $144,581 90% $235,163 75% $209,759 $181,855 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Research Fellow need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Background Check: A background check or background investigation is a review of a potential employee's criminal, commercial and financial records. The goal of background checks is to ensure the safety and security of the employees in the organisation

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Machine Learning: Using mathematical models, data, and algorithms to help a computer learn without direct instruction.

Analysis 8.98%
Background Check 2.84%
Machine Learning 2.07%
Others 86.11%
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Job Description for Research Fellow

Research Fellow develops the strategy and vision to position a project from inception through completion; creates teams and collaborations that understand the project's direction. Communicates direction through words or actions to inspire team members to reach goals. Being a Research Fellow also responsible for planning and budgeting. Requires a PhD in their field of specialty. Additionally, Research Fellow typically reports to a top management. The Research Fellow manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Research Fellow typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Research Fellow salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Research Fellow, the highest Research Fellow salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Research Fellow salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Research Fellow salary is in Miami, FL, where the Research Fellow salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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