$56,250
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$32k
MEDIAN
$56k
90%
$122k
The average salary for a Research Fellow is $56,250
Base Salary
$32k - $122k
Bonus
$0 - $19k
Total Pay
$28k - $116k
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What Do Research Fellows Do?
Research Fellow Tasks
- Use independent judgment to conceive, conduct and evaluate new and existing technologies and products; prepare findings for scientific publication.
- Operate technical and scientific equipment for scientific experimentation.
- Participate in related technical or professional societies as a recognized authority.
- Provide coaching and supervision to lower level research scientists.
- Conduct highly complex research and analysis on multi-disciplinary technical projects.
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Gender Breakdown
Female
62.5%
Male
33.3%
Prefer to self-define
4.2%
This data is based on 24 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
78%
Dental
54%
Vision
49%
None