Hourly Wage for Lead Researcher Salary in the United States

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As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Lead Researcher in the United States is $42. While Salary.com is seeing that Lead Researcher salary in the US can go up to $55 or down to $29, but most earn between $35 and $49. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Researcher in the United States.

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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42

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
35
49
42
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Lead Researcher in the United States. The average hourly rate for Lead Researcher ranges from $35 to $49 with the average hourly pay of $42. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $35 to $49 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $42.

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