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Research Director salaries in United States
Pay ranges employers published in 10 open job postings for Research Director roles in United States, updated Oct 4, 2026.
- Median base pay$280,000a year
- Typical range$182,500–$303,000Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$328,500and above
- Postings10with 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 United States
- Director, ResearchGoodRx · Remote · $253K–$404K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
- Research Director - CancerPrivatehealthmanagement · Remote · $135K–$140K/yr · Posted Sep 9, 2026ApplyView posting
- Research Director, Audience Insights, Content InsightsThe New York Times · Remote · $160K–$205K/yr · Posted Aug 25, 2026ApplyView posting
- Research DirectorKnit · Remote · $140K–$160K/yr · Posted Aug 21, 2026ApplyView posting
- Director, ResearchStellar Development Foundation · Remote · $210K–$350K/yr · Posted Aug 1, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a Research Director make in United States?
The median posted base pay for Research Director jobs in United States is $280K a year, from 10 job postings with pay at 8 companies.
What is the typical Research Director pay range in United States?
The middle half of postings list $183K–$303K. The top 10% list $329K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $138K or less.
How does United States pay compare with all Research Director jobs?
The median here is $280K, against $280K across all 10 postings for the role.
How many Research Director jobs in United States list pay?
10 open postings at 8 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.