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R&D Project Manager salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 8 open job postings for R&D Project Manager roles at 3 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

R&D Project Manager: postings by posted pay8 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 8 bands from $145K to $185K. Median $171K; middle half $150K–$183K.Median $171K$145K$185K

Postings per pay band: $145K–$150K: 1; $150K–$155K: 2; $155K–$160K: 0; $160K–$165K: 0; $165K–$170K: 0; $170K–$175K: 2; $175K–$180K: 0; $180K–$185K: 3.

Pay by level

  1. Senior$153K median · $146K–$171K typical · 4 postingsSenior: middle half $146K–$171K, median $153K
  2. Principal$183K median · $183K–$183K typical · 3 postingsPrincipal: middle half $183K–$183K, median $183K

Companies hiring

  1. Abbott$171K median · $150K–$171K typical · 3 postingsAbbott: middle half $150K–$171K, median $171K
  2. JJ$183K median · $183K–$183K typical · 3 postingsJJ: middle half $183K–$183K, median $183K
  3. ZMC-US DATA ZOLL Data Systems2 postings · too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. JJ · $183K median · 3 postings
  2. Abbott · $171K median · 3 postings

By location

  1. United States$171K median · $150K–$183K typical · 8 postingsUnited States: middle half $150K–$183K, median $171K
  2. California$183K median · $183K–$183K typical · 3 postingsCalifornia: middle half $183K–$183K, median $183K
  3. Santa Clara, CA$183K median · $183K–$183K typical · 3 postingsSanta Clara, CA: middle half $183K–$183K, median $183K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $171K median, $150K–$171K typical, from 4 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 8+ years$183K median · $153K–$183K typical · 5 postings8+ years: middle half $153K–$183K, median $183K

Newest R&D Project Manager postings

  1. Sr. Principal R&D Project Manager - Shockwave MedicalJJ · Santa Clara, CA · $134K–$231K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Sr. Principal R&D Project Manager - Shockwave MedicalJJ · Santa Clara, CA · $134K–$231K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Sr. Principal R&D Project Manager - Shockwave MedicalJJ · Santa Clara, CA · $134K–$231K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Sr. R&D Project Manager - SustainingZMC-US DATA ZOLL Data Systems · Chelmsford, MA · $140K–$165K/yr · Posted May 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Senior R&D Project ManagerZMC-US DATA ZOLL Data Systems · Parsippany, NJ · $131K–$160K/yr · Posted May 27, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a R&D Project Manager make?

The median posted base pay for R&D Project Manager jobs is $171K a year, from 8 job postings with pay at 3 companies.

What is the typical R&D Project Manager pay range?

The middle half of postings list $150K–$183K. The top 10% list $183K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $146K or less.

Which companies pay the most for R&D Project Manager jobs?

By median posted pay: JJ ($183K), Abbott ($171K).

How does R&D Project Manager pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Senior $153K, Principal $183K.

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