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Research Manager salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 12 open job postings for Research Manager roles in California, updated Nov 12, 2026.

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Newest Research Manager postings in California

  1. Senior Research Manager - Innovation & ScaleNetflix · Los Angeles, CA · $412K–$690K/yr · Posted Nov 4, 2026
  2. Senior Research Manager - Innovation & ScaleNetflix · Los Angeles, CA · $412K–$690K/yr · Posted Nov 3, 2026
  3. Research Manager, AI InfrastructurePalo Alto, CA · $203K–$311K/yr · Posted Oct 20, 2026
  4. Research Manager, AI InfrastructureLenovo · San Jose, CA · $203K–$311K/yr · Posted Oct 18, 2026
  5. Senior Research ManagerFuel Cycle · Los Angeles, CA · $85K–$110K/yr · Posted Oct 15, 2026Apply
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Research Manager pay in other places

  1. United States$112K median, $87.5K–$128K typical, 74 postingsUnited States: middle half $87.5K–$128K, median $112K
  2. New York$100K median, $86K–$123K typical, 12 postingsNew York: middle half $86K–$123K, median $100K
  3. New York City, NY$100K median, $86K–$123K typical, 12 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $86K–$123K, median $100K
  4. United Kingdom£55K median, £45K–£56K typical, 11 postings
  5. England, United Kingdom£52.5K median, £45K–£55.9K typical, 9 postings
  6. North Carolina$119K median, $119K–$119K typical, 6 postingsNorth Carolina: middle half $119K–$119K, median $119K
  7. Los Angeles, CA$97.5K median, $85K–$551K typical, 6 postingsLos Angeles, CA: middle half $85K–$551K, median $97.5K
  8. Charlotte, NC$119K median, $119K–$119K typical, 6 postingsCharlotte, NC: middle half $119K–$119K, median $119K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Research Manager make in California?

The median posted base pay for Research Manager jobs in California is $208K a year, from 12 job postings with pay at 7 companies.

What is the typical Research Manager pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $97.5K–$383K. The top 10% list $551K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $85K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Research Manager jobs?

The median here is $208K, against $112K across all 100 postings for the role.

How many Research Manager jobs in California list pay?

12 open postings at 7 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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