Talent Researcher hourly rate
A senior Talent Researcher typically receives $70 an hour as a part-time contractor in the United States, against a market median wage of $41.24. Below: percentiles and rates for every country we cover, by level and format.
Talent Researcher pay in the United States
National wage percentiles for the role. Full United States page.
| Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25.63 | $560 | $53,300 |
| 25th | $31.83 | $690 | $66,200 |
| Median | $41.24 | $890 | $85,800 |
| 75th | $53.97 | $1,170 | $112,300 |
| 90th | $69.91 | $1,510 | $145,400 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025; aged to October 2026.
Talent Researcher rates by country
| Country | 10th | Median wage | 90th | Contractor rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $25.63 | $41.24 | $69.91 | $70 |
| Canada | CA$22.68 | CA$34.36 | CA$54.37 | CA$55 |
| United Kingdom | £12.68 | £16.93 | £26.99 | £30 |
| Austria | €13.36 | €19.92 | €27.50 | €35 |
| Belgium | €13.53 | €22.98 | €32.21 | €40 |
| Bulgaria | €4.33 | €7.29 | €13.49 | €12 |
| Croatia | €6.45 | €10.05 | €14.83 | €17 |
| Cyprus | €7.65 | €12.14 | €25.18 | €20 |
| Czechia | €7.01 | €10.34 | €13.89 | €17 |
| Denmark | €21.46 | €29.69 | €36.67 | €50 |
| Estonia | €7.19 | €12.23 | €17.42 | €20 |
| Finland | €13.92 | €18.13 | €23.52 | €30 |
| France | €10.58 | €14.72 | €21.58 | €24 |
| Germany | €13.65 | €22.61 | €33.31 | €35 |
| Greece | €6.54 | €9.57 | €13.57 | €16 |
| Hungary | €5.56 | €9.01 | €14.28 | €15 |
| Ireland | €16.40 | €25.56 | €47.25 | €40 |
| Italy | €10.58 | €14.32 | €22.14 | €24 |
| Latvia | €5.62 | €10.09 | €16.60 | €17 |
| Lithuania | €6.96 | €11.25 | €17.39 | €19 |
| Luxembourg | €17.69 | €26.24 | €44.72 | €45 |
| Malta | €6.34 | €10.04 | €14.50 | €17 |
| Netherlands | €12.77 | €20.17 | €27.12 | €35 |
| Poland | €5.98 | €9.32 | €14.89 | €15 |
| Portugal | €7.76 | €9.40 | €17.95 | €16 |
| Romania | €4.76 | €7.49 | €13.42 | €12 |
| Slovakia | €5.99 | €8.75 | €12.10 | €14 |
| Slovenia | €9.49 | €12.94 | €18.52 | €21 |
| Spain | €8.85 | €12.66 | €19.88 | €21 |
| Sweden | €14.71 | €18.34 | €22.06 | €30 |
Hourly figures in local currency. Contractor rate is the typical Deftridge rate for a senior Talent Researcher in the one-off task format.
Talent Researcher pay by US state
Typical contractor rate, highest first.
By level and format
United States. A manager earns 1.20 times the senior rate; a one-off task pays a higher hourly rate than a standing role because the work is fixed-scope.
| Level | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Specialist | $60 |
| Senior | $70 |
Questions about Talent Researcher rates
What is the typical hourly rate for a Talent Researcher?
In the United States the typical rate for a senior Talent Researcher is $70 an hour (market median wage $41.24). Rates vary by country, state and level; the tables above list them.
Is this a salary?
No. The market median is an employee wage for reference. The Deftridge rate is what a part-time contractor in that role receives per hour, before tax.
How does level change the rate?
Levels scale the rate: specialist 0.85, senior 1.00, manager 1.20, director 1.45 and executive 1.75 of the senior rate, inside the country floor and cap.
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