Consumer Research Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Consumer Research Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Consumer Research Manager in the United States is $126,388 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $149,199
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $114,498 to $138,328
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $103,673
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Consumer Research Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $138,328 $11,527 $2,660 $67
Average $126,388 $10,532 $2,431 $61
25th Percentile $114,498 $9,542 $2,202 $55
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Key Factors That Influence Consumer Research Manager Salaries

A Consumer Research 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Consumer Research Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Consumer Research 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $134,381
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $107,757
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $125,510
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $181,753
  • Expert (over 8 years): $222,638
Levels Salary
Market Re... Level Consumer Research Manager$134,381
Market Re... Level Consumer Research Manager$107,757
Consumer ... Level Consumer Research Manager$125,510
Market Re... Level Consumer Research Manager$181,753
VP of Mar... Level Consumer Research Manager$222,638
$134,381 0 yr
$107,757 < 2 yrs
$125,510 2-4 yrs
$181,753 5-8 yrs
$222,638 > 8 yrs
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How Do Consumer Research 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 Consumer Research Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $139,937.
  • California: $139,406.
  • Massachusetts: $137,548.

Top Paying Cities for Consumer Research 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:

  • San Jose: $159,413
  • San Francisco: $157,668
  • Oakland: $154,345

What Skills Can Increase a Consumer Research Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Insight (Mentioned in 12.55% Job Postings): Insight is the understanding cause and effect based on the identification of relationships and behaviors within a model, context, or scenario.
  • Research Design (Mentioned in 1.35% Job Postings): A research design is the set of methods and procedures used in collecting and analyzing measures of the variables specified in the problem research. The design of a study defines the study type (descriptive, correlation, semi-experimental, experimental, review, meta-analytic) and sub-type (e.g., descriptive-longitudinal case study), research problem, hypotheses, independent and dependent variables, experimental design, and, if applicable, data collection methods and a statistical analysis plan. A research design is a framework that has been created to find answers to research questions.
  • Data Analysis (Mentioned in 1.18% Job Postings): Data analysis is a process of inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making. Data analysis has multiple facets and approaches, encompassing diverse techniques under a variety of names, and is used in different business, science, and social science domains. In today's business world, data analysis plays a role in making decisions more scientific and helping businesses operate more effectively. Data mining is a particular data analysis technique that focuses on modeling and knowledge discovery for predictive rather than purely descriptive purposes, while business intelligence covers data analysis that relies heavily on aggregation, focusing mainly on business information. In statistical applications, data analysis can be divided into descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis (EDA), and confirmatory data analysis (CDA). EDA focuses on discovering new features in the data while CDA focuses on confirming or falsifying existing hypotheses. Predictive analytics focuses on application of statistical models for predictive forecasting or classification, while text analytics applies statistical, linguistic, and structural techniques to extract and classify information from textual sources, a species of unstructured data. All of the above are varieties of data analysis.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Insight 12.55%
Research Design 1.35%
Data Analysis 1.18%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Consumer Research Manager's salary.
  • Public Relations: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • SPSS: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Programming: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Public Relations
$132,707
5%
SPSS
$130,180
3%
Programming
$130,180
3%
Client Service
$130,180
3%
Coaching
$130,180
3%
Commitment
$130,180
3%
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Consumer Research Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Consumer Research Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Consumer Research Manager positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Consumer Research Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Consumer Research Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$164,304$79.030%
Biotechnology$157,985$76.025%
Internet$151,666$73.020%
Energy & Utilities$145,346$70.015%
Aerospace & Defense$139,027$67.010%

How Education impacts a Consumer Research Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Consumer Research Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Consumer Research Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $123,103 and $130,312).

Consumer Research Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Consumer Research Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.1%
High School 1.6%
Associates 1.4%
Bachelors 31.6%
Masters 59.9%
Doctorate 5.3%
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Consumer Research Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Consumer Research 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Consumer Research Manager

Salaries for a Consumer Research Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $118,940 in 2023 to around $118,159 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Consumer Research Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Consumer Research Manager Over Time

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$119,222
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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Consumer Research Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Consumer Research Manager?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Consumer Research Manager roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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