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US Department of Defense Researcher salary in the United States

Average salary
$93,000/yr
Based on 162 income tax records
$49,500
$157,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$74K
 
$93K
 
$103K
 
$110K
$49,500
$157,000
How much do Researchers make?
The average total salary for a US Department of Defense Researcher is $93,000 per year. This is based on data from 162 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Researcher and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Researcher salary can vary between $49,500 to $157,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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US Department of Defense Researcher salary by location

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US Department of Defense Researcher demographics

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39% are single
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61% are married
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54% have kids
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67% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for US Department of Defense Researchers

162 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a researcher in the United States is $93,000 per year. Researcher salaries in the United States can vary between $49,500 to $157,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 162 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as researcher.
The following cities offer the highest salaries for researchers in the United States: Washington Metro Area, DC ($110,500 a year), Baltimore Metro Area, MD ($97,500 a year), and Atlanta Metro Area, GA ($90,000 a year).
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.