Compensation Changes
Market Researchers Salary Report 2025 Edition
Supplier-Side Mean Base Salary: 2023 v. 2024
2023 Mean
2024 Mean
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
S-1
$75,498
$104,314
S-2
$103,596
$112,175
S-3
$135,551
$142,528
S-4
$195,027
$180,526
Client-Side Mean Base Salary: 2023 v. 2024
2023 Mean
2024 Mean
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
C-1
$89,438
$94,800
C-2
$124,543
$130,089
C-3
$149,626
$161,480
C-4
$187,563
$171,796
C-5
$247,255
$229,300
Compensation Changes for Supplier-Side Researchers
| Level | 2023 Median | 2024 Median | YOY % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-1 | $80,000 | $85,200 | +6.5% |
| S-2 | $105,000 | $100,200 | -4.6% |
| S-3 | $135,200 | $140,200 | +3.7% |
| S-4 | $190,200 | $180,200 | +5.3% |
Compensation Changes for Client-Side Researchers
| Level | 2023 Median | 2024 Median | YOY % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-1 | $82,700 | $90,200 | +9.1% |
| C-2 | $125,200 | $127,600 | +1.9% |
| C-3 | $150,000 | $160,200 | +6.8% |
| C-4 | $185,200 | $175,000 | -5.5% |
| C-5 | $250,200 | $227,700 | -9.0% |