How much does a Research Editor make in Indianapolis, IN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Editor in Indianapolis, IN is $96,803. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $85,267 to $109,828, with most professionals earning between $74,764 and $121,688.

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Average Base Salary

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96803

Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Research Editor in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Editor in Indianapolis, IN. The base salary for Research Editor ranges from $85,267 to $109,828 with the average base salary of $96,803. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,920 to $115,538 with the average total cash compensation of $100,109.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $96,803 $85,267 - $109,828
Bonus $3,306 $2,653 - $5,710
Total Pay $100,109 $87,920 - $115,538
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Fishers, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,973 - $104,297 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Greenwood, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,232 - $109,783 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Carmel, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,162 - $109,693 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Anderson, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,148 - $104,523 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,719 - $103,970 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Muncie, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,833 - $104,117 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
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