The salary trajectory of a a Research Associate ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $160,000 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Research Associate at Control Risks is $4,333 per year or $2 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $6,695 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $3,790 (25th percentile) and $5,452 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 18 salaries submitted by Control Risks Research Associate professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.