Senior Researcher Salary in Washington, DC

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Researcher in Washington, DC is $97,170. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $65,984 to a high of $127,790, with most professionals earning between $80,846 and $113,198.

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Average Salary Range for Senior Researcher in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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80846
113198
97170

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
80846
113198
97170
What is the average salary for Senior Researcher in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Researcher in Washington, DC. The base salary for Senior Researcher ranges from $80,846 to $113,198 with the average base salary of $97,170. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,846 to $113,198 with the average total cash compensation of $97,170.

View Average Salary for Senior Researcher as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $97,170 $80,846 - $113,198
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $97,170 $80,846 - $113,198
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Senior Researcher Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,846 - $113,198 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,846 - $113,198 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,846 - $113,198 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,679 - $112,963 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,846 - $113,198 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,846 - $113,198 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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