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How much does a Product Research and Development Director make in the United States? The average Product Research and Development Director salary in the United States is $228,100 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $200,100 and $258,400. 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.

Product Research and Development Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Product Research and Development Director Salary $174,607 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Product Research and Development Director Salary $200,100 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Product Research and Development Director Salary $228,100 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Product Research and Development Director Salary $258,400 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Product Research and Development Director Salary $285,987 US March 26, 2024
25% $200,100 10% $174,607 90% $285,987 75% $258,400 $228,100 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Product Research and Development Director ensures research and development activities will maintain an organization's competitive position and profitability. Directs and implements an organization's research and development policies, objectives, and initiatives. Being a Product Research and Development Director may require an advanced degree. Consults with top management and research and development team and makes recommendations based on research findings and product performance. In addition, Product Research and Development Director typically reports to top management. The Product Research and Development Director 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 Product Research and Development Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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