As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Researcher II - Academic in the United States is $86,421. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $57,800 to a high of $113,564, with most professionals earning between $71,440 and $100,629.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $100,629 | $8,386 | $1,935 | $48 |
| Average | $86,421 | $7,202 | $1,662 | $42 |
| 25th Percentile | $71,440 | $5,953 | $1,374 | $34 |
An entry-level Researcher II - Academic with less than 1 year of experience earns about $81,016. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $81,461. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $84,350. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $91,176, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $93,284.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Researcher II - Academic | $81,016 |
| Intermediate Level Researcher II - Academic | $81,461 |
| Senior Level Researcher II - Academic | $84,350 |
| Specialist Level Researcher II - Academic | $91,176 |
| Expert Level Researcher II - Academic | $93,284 |
| Entry Level | 6% |
| Mid Level | 6% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 6% |
| Experienced | 8% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of January 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Researcher II - Academic compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $72,255 in 2023 to approximately $72,542 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Researcher II - Academic salary trends, click here.)
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $86,421 | 70.8% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $6,611 | 5.4% | ||
| 401K/403B | $3,630 | 3.0% | ||
| Disability | $1,728 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 6.8% | ||
| Pension | $4,667 | 3.8% | ||
| Time Off | $10,636 | 8.7% | ||
| Total Compensation | $122,046 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 0.7% |
| Bachelors | 15.8% |
| Masters | 54.7% |
| Doctorate | 28.7% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Researcher II - Academic is $86,421. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Researcher II - Academic is $42; the average weekly pay of Researcher II - Academic is $1,662; the average monthly pay of Researcher II - Academic is $7,202.
A Researcher II - Academic'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 Researcher II - Academic earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Researcher II - Academic is $108,459.
The highest pay for Researcher II - Academic is $113,564.
The lowest pay for Researcher II - Academic is $57,800.
Researcher II - Academic carries out research/development activities. Makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results. Being a Researcher II - Academic compiles results and prepares technical reports and documentation of outcomes. Conducts research, writes substantive policy papers, collaborates with more senior researchers with respect to larger or more complex studies. Additionally, Researcher II - Academic requires a master's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Researcher II - Academic contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Researcher II - Academic typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience.
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