Lead Researcher Salary in Des Moines, IA

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Researcher in Des Moines, IA is $85,182. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $70,873 to $99,230, with most professionals earning between $57,845 and $112,020.

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Average Salary Range for Lead Researcher in Des Moines, IA

Average Base Salary

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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 Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Lead Researcher ranges from $70,873 to $99,230 with the average base salary of $85,182. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,873 to $99,230 with the average total cash compensation of $85,182.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $85,182 $70,873 - $99,230
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $85,182 $70,873 - $99,230
* 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 Des Moines, IA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,560 - $98,792 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,560 - $98,792 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,902 - $97,872 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,873 - $92,230 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,438 - $93,021 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,908 - $97,880 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
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