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Research & Development Director salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 6 open job postings for Research & Development Director roles at 4 companies, updated Oct 11, 2026.

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

Pay distribution

Research & Development Director: postings by posted pay6 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 14 bands from $160K to $230K. Median $208K; middle half $200K–$228K.Median $208K$160K$230K

Postings per pay band: $160K–$165K: 1; $165K–$170K: 0; $170K–$175K: 0; $175K–$180K: 0; $180K–$185K: 0; $185K–$190K: 0; $190K–$195K: 0; $195K–$200K: 0; $200K–$205K: 1; $205K–$210K: 1; $210K–$215K: 0; $215K–$220K: 0; $220K–$225K: 0; $225K–$230K: 3.

Pay by level

  1. Director$208K median · $200K–$228K typical · 6 postingsDirector: middle half $200K–$228K, median $208K

Companies hiring

  1. Tempus$228K median · $228K–$228K typical · 3 postingsTempus: middle half $228K–$228K, median $228K
  2. Stryker1 posting · too few to show pay
  3. Belden1 posting · too few to show pay
  4. Philzcoffeecareers1 posting · too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. Tempus · $228K median · 3 postings

By location

  1. United States$228K median · $208K–$228K typical · 5 postingsUnited States: middle half $208K–$228K, median $228K

By years of experience

  1. 8+ years$228K median · $208K–$228K typical · 5 postings8+ years: middle half $208K–$228K, median $228K

Newest Research & Development Director postings

  1. Director, Research & DevelopmentBelden · $175K–$225K/yr · Posted Oct 10, 2026
  2. Director, Research & Development - Beverage & FoodPhilz Coffee · Remote · $150K–$170K/yr · Posted Oct 1, 2026Apply
  3. Director, Research and DevelopmentStryker · Tempe, AZ · $156K–$260K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026
  4. Senior Director, Research & DevelopmentTempus · Chicago, IL · $192K–$264K/yr · Posted Aug 25, 2026
  5. Senior Director, Research & DevelopmentTempus · United States · $192K–$264K/yr · Posted Aug 9, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Research & Development Director make?

The median posted base pay for Research & Development Director jobs is $208K a year, from 6 job postings with pay at 4 companies.

What is the typical Research & Development Director pay range?

The middle half of postings list $200K–$228K. The top 10% list $228K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $160K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Research & Development Director jobs?

By median posted pay: Tempus ($228K).

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