Research Assistant
3 survey reports in the CompShop directory benchmark Research Assistant pay from The Croner Company, Western Management Group, CUPA-HR. Open any report below for scope, methodology, and pricing.
Role summary
Supports the execution of certain aspects of a research project (after the research design is established), with minimal supervision. Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree with preference for a master’s degree (or equivalent degree or experience).
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
Research Assistant salary survey FAQ
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- Which compensation surveys cover Research Assistant pay?
- 3 surveys publish Research Assistant benchmarks, including data from The Croner Company, Western Management Group, CUPA-HR. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Research Assistant pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Research Assistant varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Research Assistant?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Research Assistant ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Research Assistant pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.