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Director of Research salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 5 open job postings for Director of Research roles at 4 companies, updated Oct 4, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Director of Research: postings by posted pay5 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 9 bands from $130K to $175K. Median $171K; middle half $132K–$175K.Median $171K$130K$175K

Postings per pay band: $130K–$135K: 2; $135K–$140K: 0; $140K–$145K: 0; $145K–$150K: 0; $150K–$155K: 0; $155K–$160K: 0; $160K–$165K: 0; $165K–$170K: 0; $170K–$175K: 3.

Pay by level

  1. Director$171K median · $132K–$175K typical · 5 postingsDirector: middle half $132K–$175K, median $171K

Companies hiring

  1. Theirc2 postings · too few to show pay
  2. Ulse1 posting · too few to show pay
  3. Vera Institute of Justice1 posting · too few to show pay
  4. Chartis1 posting · too few to show pay

By location

  1. United States$171K median · $132K–$175K typical · 5 postingsUnited States: middle half $132K–$175K, median $171K

By years of experience

  1. 8+ years$171K median · $132K–$175K typical · 5 postings8+ years: middle half $132K–$175K, median $171K

Newest Director of Research postings

  1. Director of ResearchTheirc · New York City, NY · $165K–$185K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Director of ResearchTheirc · New York City, NY · $165K–$185K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Director of ResearchChartis · Remote · $110K–$150K/yr · Posted Sep 2, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Associate Director of Research, Vera CaliforniaVera Institute of Justice · Remote · $129K–$134K/yr · Posted Aug 21, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Director of Research, Center for Toxicology and Human Health - Chemical Insights Research InstituteUlse · Marietta, GA · $144K–$198K/yr · Posted Aug 11, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Director of Research make?

The median posted base pay for Director of Research jobs is $171K a year, from 5 job postings with pay at 4 companies.

What is the typical Director of Research pay range?

The middle half of postings list $132K–$175K. The top 10% list $175K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $130K or less.

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