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How much does a R & D Director make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a R & D Director in the United States is $110 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $96 and $124. Hourly rate 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.

R & D Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile R & D Director Salary $84 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile R & D Director Salary $96 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile R & D Director Salary $110 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile R & D Director Salary $124 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile R & D Director Salary $137 US March 26, 2024
25% $96 10% $84 90% $137 75% $124 $110 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The R & D 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 R & D 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, R & D Director typically reports to top management. The R & D 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 R & D Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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