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How much does a Director of Product Development make in the United States? The average Director of Product Development salary in the United States is $199,420 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $174,790 and $226,080. 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.

Director of Product Development Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Director of Product Development Salary $152,366 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Director of Product Development Salary $174,790 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Director of Product Development Salary $199,420 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Director of Product Development Salary $226,080 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Director of Product Development Salary $250,353 US March 26, 2024
25% $174,790 10% $152,366 90% $250,353 75% $226,080 $199,420 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Director of Product Development leads research for new products, product enhancements, and product redesign. Oversees and implements product development policies, objectives, and initiatives. Being a Director of Product Development requires a bachelor's degree. Evaluates the potential and practicality of products in development. In addition, Director of Product Development demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Typically reports to top management. The Director of Product Development manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Director of Product Development typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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