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Research consultant salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$79,882
Average $79,882
Low $57,154
High $111,649

The average salary for a research consultant is $79,882 per year in the United States. 46 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 9, 2026).

Research Consultant job openings in United States

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Research Consultant 1 - Family...
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints4.7out of 5 stars.
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Research Consultant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
MERCOR
 
$361,400per year
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A-1 Personnel of Houston
 
$260,000per year
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Oakton College
 
$247,520per year
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Crystal Equation
 
$144,560per year
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Stanford University
 
$140,400per year
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Aquent
 
$140,140per year
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Highest paying cities for Research Consultants near United States

  1. Washington, DC
    $120,397 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $89,724 per year
  3. Chicago, IL
    $84,060 per year
  4. Arlington, VA
    $78,814 per year
  5. Falls Church, VA
    $76,912 per year

Where can a Research Consultant earn more?

Compare salaries for Research Consultants in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Research Consultant get paid in United States?

Junior Research Consultant

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Average $63,571 per year

Senior Research Consultant

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Average $93,264 per year