The salary trajectory of a Research Associate ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $76,871 per year (estimate) and goes up to $262,957 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Research Associate at BASF is $116,899 per year or $56 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $203,156 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $88,022 (25th percentile) and $157,050 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 7 salaries submitted by BASF Research Associate professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Research Associate professionals typically earn between $42 and $76 per hour.
Research Associate professionals typically earn between $7,335 and $13,088 monthly.