▼51%
$107,634
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$65k
MEDIAN
$108k
90%
$162k
The average salary for a Research Director is $107,634
Base Salary
$65k - $162k
Bonus
$2k - $33k
Profit Sharing
$503 - $33k
Commission
$0 - $63k
Total Pay
$65k - $177k
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Common Health Benefits for a Research Director
Medical
90%
Dental
81%
Vision
73%
None
9%
Gender Breakdown for Research Directors
Female
64.1%
Male
34.1%
Prefer to self-define
1.8%
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