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Research manager salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Research Manager make in the United States?

Average base salary

$100,037
Average $100,037
Low $56,278
High $177,818

The average salary for a research manager is $100,037 per year in the United States. 289 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Research Manager job openings in United States

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Research Manager
Change Craft5out of 5 stars.
Sacramento, CA
$75,000 - $105,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Research Manager in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Roblox
 
$454,935per year
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Runway
 
$405,000per year
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Microsoft
 
$226,423per year
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Handshake
 
$225,000per year
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Pacific Northwest National Lab...
 
$217,650per year
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Meta
 
$199,179per year
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Highest paying cities for Research Managers near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $117,905 per year
  2. Tucson, AZ
    $106,781 per year
  3. Greensboro, NC
    $102,145 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $101,701 per year
  5. Houston, TX
    $97,396 per year

Where can a Research Manager earn more?

Compare salaries for Research Managers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Research Manager get paid in United States?

Junior Research Manager

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Average $52,487 per year

Senior Research Manager

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Average $124,891 per year