The salary trajectory of a Research Associate ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $76,141 per year (estimate) and goes up to $263,666 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Research Associate at MSCI is $117,122 per year or $56 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $203,637 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $88,169 (25th percentile) and $157,389 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 6 salaries submitted by MSCI Research Associate professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Research Associate professionals typically earn between $42 and $76 per hour.
Research Associate professionals typically earn between $7,347 and $13,116 monthly.