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Research Analyst Salary

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Updated: 17 May 2013

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Research Analyst 2013 Total Pay (?

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$33,233 - $77,537

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MEDIAN: $49,349

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	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$26K	$52K	$78K
Salary	$34,695 - $75,328
Bonus	$0.00 - $8,702
Profit Sharing	$507 - $5,054
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$33,233 - $77,537
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 17 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 836

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Research Analyst Intern

May 10

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As a Research Analyst Intern, you will analyze... you will be playing a part in the entire research process. Analyst Interns also support their team through... - Indeed

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Risk Analytics, Senior Research Analyst, North America

May 17

- United States

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Research Analyst Tasks

Present results in written and oral formats.
Interview clients or team members to identify information needs and deliverables.
Use a variety of sources to research and analyze topics, becoming an expert in a field.
Collect and analyze quantitative data.

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Companies and Industries for Research Analyst Salaries

Popular Employers

Salary Range


The Nielsen Company	$49,132 - $56,435

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Popular Industries

Salary Range


Market Research	$31,447 - $62,581
Business Research, Analysis, and Advisory Services	$33,781 - $70,899
Consulting	$32,885 - $67,965
College or University	$32,734 - $67,549
Financial Services	$33,978 - $68,828

Key Statistics for Research Analyst Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 54%			Male 46%
Salary:	$41,554 - $60,522			$40,485 - $61,814

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

13%

1-4 years

58%

5-9 years

20%

10-19 years

20 years or more

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$31,774 - $67,993
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics	$30,304 - $79,822
Doctorate (PhD)	$39,988 - $111,504
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	$36,998 - $100,990
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science (PolySci)	$31,069 - $65,889

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 89%		Dental: 77%
	Vision: 59%		None: 10%

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