What are the main factors that influence a Research and Development Senior Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Research and Development Senior Manager?

The Hospitality & Leisure industry offers the highest average compensation for Research and Development Senior Manager roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Research and Development Senior Manager's salary?

A Research and Development Senior Manager's salary grows with experience: a Research and Development Supervisor (12+ years)earns $113,212, a Research and Development Manager (12+ years)earns $143,728, a Research and Development Senior Manager (12+ years)earns $175,891, a Research and Development Director (12+ years)earns $202,715, a VP of Research & Development (12+ years)earns $270,676,

What are the highest paying states for a Research and Development Senior Manager?

Research and Development Senior Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Research and Development Senior Manager roles are District of Columbia $196,774, California $196,027, Massachusetts $193,415. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Research and Development Senior Manager roles make?

Salaries for Research and Development Senior Manager level roles vary by specialization: Research and Development Director: $204,825; Senior Manager of Product Development: $180,870; Product Development Senior Manager: $180,866; Human Factors Research Senior Manager: $179,600; UX Research Senior Manager: $178,941.

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Research and Development Senior Manager Salary in Nevada

How much does a Research and Development Senior Manager make in Nevada?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Research and Development Senior Manager in Nevada is $175,891 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $85.

However, a Research and Development Senior Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $224,813
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $151,339 to $201,499
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $128,985

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Research and Development Senior Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$201,499	$16,792	$3,875	$97
Average	$175,891	$14,658	$3,383	$85
25th Percentile	$151,339	$12,612	$2,910	$73

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Key Factors That Influence Research and Development Senior Manager Salaries

A Research and Development Senior Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Research and Development Senior Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Research and Development Senior Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Research and Development Supervisor (12+ years): $113,212
Research and Development Manager (12+ years): $143,728
Research and Development Senior Manager (12+ years): $175,891
Research and Development Director (12+ years): $202,715
VP of Research & Development (12+ years): $270,676

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Research and Development Supervisor	12+ years	$113,212
Research and Development Manager	12+ years	$143,728
Research and Development Senior Manager	12+ years	$175,891
Research and Development Director	12+ years	$202,715
VP of Research & Development	12+ years	$270,676

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How Do Research and Development Senior Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Research and Development Senior Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $196,774.
California: $196,027.
Massachusetts: $193,415.

District of Columbia $196,774 California $196,027 Massachusetts $193,415 Washington $192,704 New Jersey $192,633 Alaska $192,384 Connecticut $189,932 New York $188,936

Hawaii $185,755 Rhode Island $184,262 Maryland $183,249 Minnesota $181,863 Colorado $181,330 Illinois $181,152 Oregon $180,477 Delaware $179,979

New Hampshire $179,666 Virginia $178,966 Pennsylvania $176,922 Nevada $175,891 North Dakota $175,554 Michigan $175,021 Wisconsin $174,825 Vermont $174,434

Texas $173,350 Maine $173,279 Arizona $173,172 Ohio $173,048 Georgia $171,413 Indiana $170,595 Wyoming $170,435 Utah $170,187

Iowa $170,080 Kansas $169,227 Louisiana $168,978 North Carolina $168,889 Missouri $168,854 Florida $168,161 Montana $167,787 Nebraska $167,432

Kentucky $167,236 South Carolina $166,526 Tennessee $166,081 Idaho $165,903 New Mexico $164,606 Oklahoma $164,322 Alabama $163,273 South Dakota $161,514

Arkansas $160,554 West Virginia $160,039 Mississippi $158,492

Top Paying Cities for Research and Development Senior Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

The Lakes: $172,692
Alamo: $177,715
Henderson: $172,728

The Lakes, NV $172,692 Alamo, NV $177,715 Henderson, NV $172,728 Beatty, NV $177,919 Blue Diamond, NV $172,929 Boulder City, NV $173,147 Bunkerville, NV $176,778 Caliente, NV $177,152

Dyer, NV $177,765 Goldfield, NV $177,683 Hiko, NV $177,333 Indian Springs, NV $175,117 Jean, NV $174,269 Amargosa Valley, NV $177,877 Logandale, NV $176,602 Manhattan, NV $177,992

Mercury, NV $177,368 Mesquite, NV $177,804 Moapa, NV $175,205 Laughlin, NV $177,095 North Las Vegas, NV $172,692 Coyote Springs, NV $176,425 Cal Nev Ari, NV $176,343 Overton, NV $174,717

Pahrump, NV $176,661 Panaca, NV $176,967 Pioche, NV $176,993 Round Mountain, NV $177,752 Searchlight, NV $175,518 Silverpeak, NV $178,305 Tonopah, NV $177,745 Sloan, NV $172,792

Las Vegas, NV $172,692 Nellis Afb, NV $172,692 Ely, NV $177,704 Austin, NV $177,598 Baker, NV $176,944 Duckwater, NV $177,843 Eureka, NV $177,699 Lund, NV $177,688

Mc Gill, NV $177,944 Ruth, NV $178,335 Crystal Bay, NV $180,038 Dayton, NV $177,786 Denio, NV $177,271 Empire, NV $177,720 Fallon, NV $178,028 Fernley, NV $178,156

Gabbs, NV $177,756 Gardnerville, NV $178,188 Genoa, NV $177,877 Gerlach, NV $177,798 Glenbrook, NV $178,051 Golconda, NV $177,670 Hawthorne, NV $178,045 Imlay, NV $177,790

Lovelock, NV $178,026 Luning, NV $178,076 Mc Dermitt, NV $177,175 Mina, NV $177,718 Minden, NV $177,736 Nixon, NV $177,786 Orovada, NV $177,407 Paradise Valley, NV $177,631

Schurz, NV $177,864 Silver City, NV $177,473 Silver Springs, NV $178,106 Smith, NV $177,997 Sparks, NV $178,079 Sun Valley, NV $178,086 Valmy, NV $178,005 Verdi, NV $178,367

Virginia City, NV $177,571 Wadsworth, NV $178,010 Wellington, NV $178,021 Winnemucca, NV $177,887 Yerington, NV $177,960 Zephyr Cove, NV $178,232 Stateline, NV $178,305 Incline Village, NV $178,566

Reno, NV $178,077 Carson City, NV $177,295 Washoe Valley, NV $177,432 Elko, NV $178,086 Spring Creek, NV $178,092 Battle Mountain, NV $177,846 Crescent Valley, NV $177,781 Carlin, NV $177,980

Deeth, NV $177,715 Halleck, NV $177,715 Jackpot, NV $176,265 Jarbidge, NV $176,657 Lamoille, NV $177,820 Montello, NV $176,652 Mountain City, NV $177,160 Owyhee, NV $176,684

Ruby Valley, NV $177,646 Tuscarora, NV $177,514 Wells, NV $177,498 West Wendover, NV $177,654

Research and Development Senior Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Research and Development Senior Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $196,733. While startup companies pay approximate $166,378.

Research and Development Senior Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$166,378
Growth Stage	51~500	$175,970
Established	501~5000	$189,983
Enterprise	5000+	$196,733

Research and Development Senior Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Research and Development Senior Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Hospitality & Leisure and Construction sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Research and Development Senior Manager positions in Healthcare or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Research and Development Senior Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Research and Development Senior Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Hospitality & Leisure	$219,864	$106.0	25%
Construction	$211,070	$101.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$202,275	$97.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$193,481	$93.0	10%
Pharmaceuticals	$193,481	$93.0	10%

Research and Development Senior Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Research and Development Senior Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$151,339

Average $175,891/year

$201,499

$12,612

Average $14,658/month

$16,792

$2,910

Average $3,383/week

$3,875

$73

Average $85/hour

$97

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$201,499	$16,792	$3,875	$97
Average	$175,891	$14,658	$3,383	$85
25th Percentile	$151,339	$12,612	$2,910	$73

Research and Development Senior Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

Research and Development Senior Manager

Human Factors Research Director

Research and Development Director

SVP of Research & Development

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Research and Development Senior Manager, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Research and Development Senior Manager Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Human Factors Research Director	$207,253	18%
Research and Development Director	$202,715	15%

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