Research Moderator Salary in the United States

How much does a Research Moderator make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Research Moderator in the United States is $84,100 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, a Research Moderator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $99,625
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,157 to $92,226
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,837
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Research Moderator Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $92,226 $7,686 $1,774 $44
Average $84,100 $7,008 $1,617 $40
25th Percentile $77,157 $6,430 $1,484 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Research Moderator Salaries

A Research Moderator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Research Moderator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Research Moderator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $67,422
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $83,502
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $96,192
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $110,488
  • Expert (over 8 years): $129,449
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Operation... Level Research Moderator$67,422
Research ... Level Research Moderator$83,502
Operation... Level Research Moderator$96,192
Operation... Level Research Moderator$110,488
Operation... Level Research Moderator$129,449
$67,422 0 yr
$83,502 < 2 yrs
$96,192 2-4 yrs
$110,488 5-8 yrs
$129,449 > 8 yrs
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How Do Research Moderator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Research Moderators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $93,116.
  • California: $92,762.
  • Massachusetts: $91,526.

Top Paying Cities for Research Moderators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $106,075
  • San Francisco: $105,032
  • Oakland: $102,703

What Skills Can Increase a Research Moderator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 19.57% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Market Research (Mentioned in 2.04% Job Postings): Market research is an organized effort to gather information about target markets or customers. It is a very important component of business strategy. The term is commonly interchanged with marketing research; however, expert practitioners may wish to draw a distinction, in that marketing research is concerned specifically about marketing processes, while market research is concerned specifically with markets. Market research is one of the main factors used in maintaining competitiveness over competitors. Market research provides important information which helps to identify and analyze the needs of the market, the market size and the competition. Market-research techniques encompass both qualitative techniques such as focus groups, in-depth interviews, and ethnography, as well as quantitative techniques such as customer surveys, and analysis of secondary data. Market research, which includes social and opinion research, is the systematic gathering and interpretation of information about individuals or organizations using statistical and analytical methods and techniques of the applied social sciences to gain insight or support decision making.
  • SQL (Mentioned in 1.2% Job Postings): Structured Query Language) is a domain-specific language used in programming and designed for managing data held in a relational database management system (RDBMS), or for stream processing in a relational data stream management system (RDSMS).
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Analysis 19.57%
Market Research 2.04%
SQL 1.2%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Research Moderator's salary.
  • Market Research: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Data Science: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Market Research
 $90,828
8%
Business Development
 $90,828
8%
Data Science
 $89,987
7%
Diversity and Inclusion
 $89,987
7%
Consulting
 $89,146
6%
Coordination
 $89,146
6%
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How Education impacts a Research Moderator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Research Moderators enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Research Moderator with a Bachelor's Degree is between $71,928 and $77,072).

Research Moderator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Research Moderator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 6.2%
High School 6.2%
Associates 4.0%
Bachelors 31.6%
Masters 46.9%
Doctorate 11.3%
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Research Moderator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Research Moderator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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Average $84,100/year
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Average $7,008/month
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Average $1,617/week
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Average $40/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $92,226 $7,686 $1,774 $44
Average $84,100 $7,008 $1,617 $40
25th Percentile $77,157 $6,430 $1,484 $37

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Salary Trends for Research Moderator

Salaries for a Research Moderator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $80,168 in 2023 to around $80,263 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Research Moderator salary trends, .

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