Research Psychologists Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

Research Psychologists Salary in Washington, DC

How much does a Research Psychologists make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Psychologists in Washington, DC is $110,359. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $99,181 to $123,596, with most professionals earning between $89,004 and $135,647.

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10th Percentile Research Psychologists Salary $89,004 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Psychologists Salary $99,181 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Psychologists Salary $110,359 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Psychologists Salary $123,596 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Psychologists Salary $135,647 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25% $99,181 10% $89,004 90% $135,647 75% $123,596 $110,359 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Research Psychologists

    7 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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99181
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110359

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99181
123596
110359
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Psychologists in Washington, DC. The base salary for Research Psychologists ranges from $99,181 to $123,596 with the average base salary of $110,359. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $99,181 to $123,596 with the average total cash compensation of $110,359.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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