Survey Researcher salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A survey researcher earns a median of $69,460 a year ($33.40 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $79,580. About 8,290 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $69,460
- Gross pay
- $2,671.54
- Federal income tax
- −$248.12
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$165.64
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$38.74
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,219.04
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $69,460
- Federal
- $6,451
- FICA
- $5,314
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $57,695
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Survey Researchers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 19-3022). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a survey researcher make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $33.40; the average is $38.26.
What is the salary range for a survey researcher?
The bottom 10% earn under $39,260 and the top 10% earn over $130,860 a year.
How much is $69,460 after taxes?
About $57,695 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $54,461 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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