Lead Researcher Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

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How much does a Lead Researcher make in Pittsburgh, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Researcher in Pittsburgh, PA is $85,445. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $71,091 to $99,539, with most professionals earning between $58,022 and $112,370.

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Average Salary Range for Lead Researcher in Pittsburgh, PA

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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 Pittsburgh, PA. The base salary for Lead Researcher ranges from $71,091 to $99,539 with the average base salary of $85,445. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,091 to $99,539 with the average total cash compensation of $85,445.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $85,445 $71,091 - $99,539
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $85,445 $71,091 - $99,539
* 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 Pittsburgh, PA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Greensburg, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,112 - $95,367 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Weirton, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,171 - $98,251 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Wheeling, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,653 - $98,925 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Morgantown, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,653 - $98,925 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Youngstown, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,994 - $92,403 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Johnstown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,812 - $90,746 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
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About Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania    Pittsburgh (/ˈpɪtsbɜːrɡ/ PITS-burg) is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and is the county seat of Allegheny County. As....More

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