Research Director Salary in Buffalo, New York

How much does a Research Director make in Buffalo, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Director in Buffalo, NY is $194,097. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $159,144 to a high of $234,200, with most professionals earning between $175,801 and $215,088.

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Create formal documentation of Advancement operating/gift acceptance policies and procedures and ensure/document annual review and editing of those policies/procedures.

February 03, 2023

Assist with assessment of allegations of misconduct, including identification of the specifics of the allegation of research misconduct in as much detail as possible, and determination of when the allegations warrant further inquiry.

March 07, 2023

Prepare and give invited oral presentations to scientific community, governmental decision-makers, private environmental groups and farmers on soil health management and assessment and other research topics as requested.

March 26, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Research Director in Buffalo, NY

Average Base Salary

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226743

What is the average salary for Research Director in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Director in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Research Director ranges from $175,801 to $215,088 with the average base salary of $194,097. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $199,062 to $260,062 with the average total cash compensation of $226,743.

View Average Salary for Research Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$194,097	$175,801 - $215,088
Bonus	$32,647	$23,261 - $44,973
Total Pay	$226,743	$199,062 - $260,062

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Research Director Salary Near Buffalo, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $175,438 - $214,644	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $172,529 - $211,085	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $178,310 - $218,158	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Rochester, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $178,310 - $218,158	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Erie, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $165,549 - $202,545	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Syracuse, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $181,346 - $221,872	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY

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About Buffalo, New York

Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was 256,902. The city is the county seat of Erie County and a major gateway for commerce and travel across the Canada–United States border, forming part of the bi-national Buffalo Niagara Region. The Buffalo area was inhabited before the 17th century by the Native American Iroquois tribe and later by French settlers. The city grew significantly in the 19th and 20th centuries as a result of immigration, the construction of the Erie Canal and rail tra...

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