How much does a Market Research Director make in the United States? The average Market Research Director salary in the United States is $194,304 as of August 27, 2023, but the range typically falls between $175,203 and $214,275. 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. 

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Market Research Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Market Research Director Salary $157,813 US August 27, 2023
25th Percentile Market Research Director Salary $175,203 US August 27, 2023
50th Percentile Market Research Director Salary $194,304 US August 27, 2023
75th Percentile Market Research Director Salary $214,275 US August 27, 2023
90th Percentile Market Research Director Salary $232,458 US August 27, 2023
25% $175,203 10% $157,813 90% $232,458 75% $214,275 $194,304 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Market Research Director is responsible for the market research department. Directs and oversees an organization's marketing policies, objectives, and initiatives. Being a Market Research Director manages a team to review changes to the marketplace and industry and adjusts marketing plan accordingly. Analyzes existing goals and programs and recommends improvements. Additionally, Market Research Director requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a top management. The Market Research 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. To be a Market Research Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)... View full job description

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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
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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