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Research Associate salary at tech startups (October 2026)
The median posted salary for a Research Associate at tech startups in United States is $122k a year (middle half $80k to $125k), based on 13 job postings from 9 companies that publish a pay range. 8% of these postings are remote.
$122kmedian, United States
$80k–$125kmiddle half (P25–P75)
13postings from 9 companies
8%remote postings
Ranks #379 of 454 startup roles by US median pay in this sample. That is 42% below the Software Engineer median ($210k). Company-balanced median (each company counted once): $99k. Average posted range: $95k to $124k.
Research Associate pay by country
| Country | Median | P25 to P75 | Postings | Companies | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $122k | $80k to $125k | 13 | 9 | 8% |
Yearly pay in local currency, from postings that publish a range (hourly x 2080, monthly x 12). Groups need at least 5 postings from 3 companies. Sales roles exclude on-target earnings, so these are base-pay figures.
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