RAND employees working as Associate Policy Researcher in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 20 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Associate Policy Researcher professionals at RAND worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Associate Policy Researcher ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Associate Policy Researcher at RAND is $107,616 per year or $52 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $189,336 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $80,712 (25th percentile) and $145,476 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 20 salaries submitted by RAND Associate Policy Researcher professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Associate Policy Researcher professionals typically earn between $39 and $70 per hour.
Associate Policy Researcher professionals typically earn between $6,726 and $12,123 monthly.