How much does a Research and Development Associate IV make in Seattle, WA? The average Research and Development Associate IV salary in Seattle, WA is $141,669 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $124,009 and $160,156. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Research and Development Associate IV Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research and Development Associate IV Salary $107,930 Seattle,WA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Research and Development Associate IV Salary $124,009 Seattle,WA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Research and Development Associate IV Salary $141,669 Seattle,WA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Research and Development Associate IV Salary $160,156 Seattle,WA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Research and Development Associate IV Salary $176,988 Seattle,WA February 26, 2024
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Job Description for Research and Development Associate IV

Research and Development Associate IV participates in research and development activities. Utilizes established mathematical and scientific techniques to compile and analyze data. Being a Research and Development Associate IV writes technical reports detailing procedures, outcomes, and observations. May require a master's degree. Additionally, Research and Development Associate IV typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Research and Development Associate IV work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. To be a Research and Development Associate IV typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Research and Development Associate IV, the upper level is Research and Development Associate V and then progresses to Research and Development Associate VI.

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Research and Development Associate IV salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Research and Development Associate IV, the highest Research and Development Associate IV salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Research and Development Associate IV salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Research and Development Associate IV salary is in Miami, FL, where the Research and Development Associate IV salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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