RAND employees working as Project Associate in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is in line with the average of Project Associate professionals at RAND worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Project Associate ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $62,766 per year (estimate) and goes up to $156,252 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Project Associate at RAND is $77,395 per year or $37 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $123,736 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $60,904 (25th percentile) and $99,407 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 13 salaries submitted by RAND Project Associate professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Project Associate professionals typically earn between $29 and $48 per hour.
Project Associate professionals typically earn between $5,075 and $8,284 monthly.