Research and Development Director Salaries in Canada
Alternate Job Titles: Product Research and Development Director, R & D Director
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How much does a Research and Development Director in Canada make? The median annual Research and Development Director salary in Canada is C$199,564, as of June 25, 2026, with a range usually between C$174,452-C$224,828 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Research and Development Director may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Research and Development Director in Canada.
This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Research and Development Director that make less than that annual salary. For example the median expected annual pay for a typical Research and Development Director in Canada is C$199,564, so 50% of the people who perform the job of Research and Development Director in Canada are expected to make less than C$199,564.
Source: HR Reported data as of June 25, 2026
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This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Research and Development Director in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Research and Development Director in are expected to make less than the median.
Source: HR Reported data as of June 25, 2026
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Directs an organization's research and development policies, objectives, and initiatives. Develops research and development procedures and techniques to ensure consistent methods, documentation, and testing. Determines the scope of research projects and allocates resources to ensure they are on time and within budget. Monitors prototype testing to ensure quality, safety, and compliance and provides technical oversight to improve outcomes. Ensures research and development activities will maintain an organization's competitive position and profitability. Presents research findings, outcomes, and recommendations to senior management teams. Typically requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. 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. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. View full job description
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