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$149,867
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Research Director is $149,867 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $114,563 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 $35,305 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 | $149,867 /yr |
| Senior Research Director | $144,754 /yr |
| Vice President of Research and Insights | $172,146 /yr |
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Some related job titles are Director of Research Salaries with median pay of $142,281, Market Research Salaries with median pay of $60,058, Market Research Director Salaries with median pay of $149,154, Research Analyst Salaries with median pay of $71,758.
Top Paying Companies
For a Research Director in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Research Director in United States. Employers include CBRE, IDC (International Data Corporation) and Engine.
Top Paying Companies
For Research Director in United States
| 1 | CBRE | $201,968 | |
| 2 | IDC (International Data Corporation) | $195,468 | |
| 3 | Engine | $194,353 | |
| 4 | Magid | $193,812 | |
| 5 | KLAS Research | $192,967 | |
| 6 | LRW | $191,547 | |
| 7 | Forrester | $191,163 | |
| 8 | Nielsen | $188,593 | |
| 9 | The Broad Institute | $182,088 | |
| 10 | SiriusDecisions | $181,828 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Research Director in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Research Director in United States are Real Estate with a median total pay of $201,968, Information Technology with a median total pay of $192,967, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $182,088, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $170,326, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $167,381.
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.
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Research Director pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Research Director is $114,563 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Research Director salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 837 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Research Director employees.
The highest salary for a Research Director in United States is $188,811 per year.
The lowest salary for a Research Director in United States is $69,512 per year.
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