How much does a Human Factors Research Manager make in the United States? The average Human Factors Research Manager salary in the United States is $164,588 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $147,142 and $185,067. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Human Factors Research Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Human Factors Research Manager Salary $131,258 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Human Factors Research Manager Salary $147,142 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Human Factors Research Manager Salary $164,588 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Human Factors Research Manager Salary $185,067 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Human Factors Research Manager Salary $203,712 US March 26, 2024
25% $147,142 10% $131,258 90% $203,712 75% $185,067 $164,588 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Human Factors Research Manager

Human Factors Research Manager leads research studies and activities to support the development of user-centered product designs and that apply human factors principles, standards, and methodologies. Develops research and testing protocols that incorporate design principles, regulatory requirements, and behavioral methods. Being a Human Factors Research Manager plans and facilitates usability testing sessions and user interviews to evaluate product concepts and designs, and to identify problems or additional requirements. Develops and manages data collection instruments and protocols. Additionally, Human Factors Research Manager analyzes quantitative and qualitative data and presents research results to technical and development teams. Typically requires a master's degree in human factors, usability engineering, cognitive psychology or equivalent. Typically reports to a director. The Human Factors Research Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Human Factors Research Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Human Factors Research Manager salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Human Factors Research Manager, the highest Human Factors Research Manager salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Human Factors Research Manager salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Human Factors Research Manager salary is in Miami, FL, where the Human Factors Research Manager salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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