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Research Director salaries in California
Pay ranges employers published in 3 open job postings for Research Director roles in California, updated Oct 4, 2026.
- Median base pay$328,500a year
- Typical range$280,000–$350,000Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$350,000and above
- Postings3with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Research Director postings in California
- Director, ResearchGoodRx · Remote · $253K–$404K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
- Director, ResearchStellar Development Foundation · Remote · $210K–$350K/yr · Posted Aug 1, 2026ApplyView posting
- Director, Research - Evaluation & TrainingSnorkel AI · Remote · $275K–$425K/yr · Posted Jun 12, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a Research Director make in California?
The median posted base pay for Research Director jobs in California is $329K a year, from 3 job postings with pay at 3 companies.
What is the typical Research Director pay range in California?
The middle half of postings list $280K–$350K. The top 10% list $350K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $280K or less.
How does California pay compare with all Research Director jobs?
The median here is $329K, against $280K across all 10 postings for the role.
How many Research Director jobs in California list pay?
3 open postings at 3 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.