What is the highest and lowest pay for Research Support Specialist?

As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Research Support Specialist in Des Moines, IA is $135,068. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Research Support Specialist in Des Moines, IA can go up to $167,594 and the lowest down to $106,419, but most earn between $120,072 and $152,093. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Support Specialist in the United States.

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What is the average salary for Research Support Specialist in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Support Specialist in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Research Support Specialist ranges from $120,072 to $152,093 with the average base salary of $135,068. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $127,482 to $169,783 with the average total cash compensation of $146,356.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $135,068 $120,072 - $152,093
Bonus $11,288 $7,410 - $17,689
Total Pay $146,356 $127,482 - $169,783
* 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 Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,542 - $151,422 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,542 - $151,422 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,428 - $150,011 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,601 - $141,364 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,558 - $142,576 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,438 - $150,024 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
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