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Research and Development Senior Manager Salaries in Canada

• What is the average Research and Development Senior Manager salary in Canada?
  How much does a Research and Development Senior Manager in Canada make? The median annual Research and Development Senior Manager salary in Canada is C$179,953, as of August 26, 2026, with a range usually between C$157,616-C$206,161 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Research and Development Senior Manager 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 Senior Manager in Canada.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Research and Development Senior Manager in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Research and Development Senior Manager in are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of August 26, 2026

• Job Description for Research and Development Senior Manager
  Manages the research and development programs to meet organizational needs and capitalize on potential new products. Implements research and development procedures and techniques to ensure consistent methods, documentation, and testing. Assesses the scope of research projects and ensures they are on time and within budget. Oversees complex research projects, analyzes results, and provides recommendations based on findings. May require a master's degree. Typically reports to a director. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. View full job description

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  • Market Research Manager
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  • Research and Development Associate III
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• Level of Education
  • Research and Development Senior Manager Salaries with No Diploma
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  • Research and Development Senior Manager Salaries with an Associate's Degree
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  • Research and Development Senior Manager Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA
  • Research and Development Senior Manager Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

• Industries that include Research and Development Senior Manager
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• Categories that include Research and Development Senior Manager
  • Science and Research

• Research and Development Senior Manager Salaries by Province in Canada
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Nova Scotia
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
  • Saskatchewan
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