Research Fellow

Complete guide: salary benchmarks, common skills, and career path.

What does a Research Fellow do?

Research Fellow professionals apply specialized skills to solve complex problems in their domain. They collaborate across teams, mentor junior colleagues, and drive impact through technical and strategic contributions.

Avg experience: 5 years

Salary Overview

Weighted average across all cities with verified data. Based on 140 data points.

$73,541

P25

$77,137

Median

$80,203

P75

P25 $73,541 Median $77,137 P75 $80,203

Top Paying Cities

Bethesda, Md

$103,618 n=18 Boston

$75,382 n=84 Charlestown, Ma

$71,500 n=15 Rochester, Mn

$66,497 n=23

Common Skills

Domain Expertise Problem Solving Communication Collaboration Analytical Thinking Project Management Technical Proficiency Leadership

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