Lead Researcher Salary in Portland, ME

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How much does a Lead Researcher make in Portland, ME?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Researcher in Portland, ME is $86,851. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $72,261 to $101,174, with most professionals earning between $58,978 and $114,214.

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Average Salary Range for Lead Researcher in Portland, ME

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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 Portland, ME. The base salary for Lead Researcher ranges from $72,261 to $101,174 with the average base salary of $86,851. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,261 to $101,174 with the average total cash compensation of $86,851.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $86,851 $72,261 - $101,174
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $86,851 $72,261 - $101,174
* 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 Portland, ME

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE South Portland, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,064 - $100,898 COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Westbrook, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,064 - $100,898 COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Auburn, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,333 - $99,875 COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Lewiston, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,333 - $99,875 COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Windham, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,015 - $100,830 COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Saco, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,918 - $100,693 COMPARE TO Portland, ME
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About Portland, Maine    Portland is a city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a population of 67,067 as of 2017. The Greater Portland metropolitan area is home to over half a m....More

Portland, Maine  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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