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$142,135
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Director of Research is $142,135 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $111,849 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $30,286 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Research Director | $149,944 /yr |
| Senior Research Director | $144,646 /yr |
| Vice President of Research and Insights | $172,298 /yr |
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Top Paying Companies
For a Director Of Research in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Director Of Research in United States. Employers include Samsung Research America, Heap and Thomson Reuters.
Top Paying Companies
For Director Of Research in United States
| 1 | Samsung Research America | $282,122 | |
| 2 | Heap | $250,993 | |
| 3 | Thomson Reuters | $228,017 | |
| 4 | AAMC | $183,686 | |
| 5 | GLG | $180,130 | |
| 6 | WarnerMedia | $178,688 | |
| 7 | HCA Healthcare | $175,635 | |
| 8 | Memorial Healthcare System - South Florida | $159,602 | |
| 9 | Dynata | $155,767 | |
| 10 | ASPCA | $121,569 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Director Of Research in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Director Of Research in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $250,993, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $178,688, Healthcare with a median total pay of $175,635, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $167,949, and Nonprofit & NGO with a median total pay of $121,569.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Director Of Research are Samsung Research America, Heap, and Thomson Reuters.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.
Recent Salaries Shared
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$190K | $25K
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Director of Research pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Director of Research is $111,849 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Director of Research salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 306 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Director of Research employees.
The highest salary for a Director of Research in United States is $192,449 per year.
The lowest salary for a Director of Research in United States is $65,005 per year.
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