RAND employees working as Research Programmer II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 34 ratings. This is 29% higher than the average of Research Programmer II professionals at RAND worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Research Programmer II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $89,842 per year (estimate) and goes up to $213,726 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Research Programmer II at RAND is $116,981 per year or $56 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $180,943 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $93,731 (25th percentile) and $147,604 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 6 salaries submitted by RAND Research Programmer II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Research Programmer II professionals typically earn between $45 and $71 per hour.
Research Programmer II professionals typically earn between $7,811 and $12,300 monthly.