The salary trajectory of a a Research Associate ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £33,277 per year (estimate) and goes up to £59,403 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Research Associate at Control Risks is £39,952 per year or £19 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £68,771 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £32,460 (25th percentile) and £51,439 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 84 salaries submitted by Control Risks Research Associate professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.