Lead Researcher Salary in Augusta, GA

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Researcher in Augusta, GA is $81,230. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $67,585 to $94,627, with most professionals earning between $55,161 and $106,823.

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Average Salary Range for Lead Researcher in Augusta, GA

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What is the average salary for Lead Researcher in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Researcher in Augusta, GA. The base salary for Lead Researcher ranges from $67,585 to $94,627 with the average base salary of $81,230. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,585 to $94,627 with the average total cash compensation of $81,230.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $81,230 $67,585 - $94,627
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $81,230 $67,585 - $94,627
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Lead Researcher Salary Near Augusta, GA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Augusta, GA
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,169 - $95,445 COMPARE TO Augusta, GA
CITY, STATE Columbia, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,705 - $94,794 COMPARE TO Augusta, GA
CITY, STATE Anderson, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,498 - $95,905 COMPARE TO Augusta, GA
CITY, STATE Athens, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,252 - $99,761 COMPARE TO Augusta, GA
CITY, STATE Greenville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,039 - $96,662 COMPARE TO Augusta, GA
CITY, STATE Macon, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,868 - $95,024 COMPARE TO Augusta, GA
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About Augusta, Georgia    Augusta is located on the Georgia/South Carolina border, about 150 miles (240 km) east of Atlanta and 70 miles (110 km) west of Columbia. The city is ....More

Augusta, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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