Research Director Salary in Little Rock, AR

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Director in Little Rock, AR is $181,473. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $148,794 to a high of $218,968, with most professionals earning between $164,367 and $201,099.

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Average Salary Range for Research Director in Little Rock, AR

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
164367
201099
181473

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
186115
243147
211996
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 Little Rock, AR. The base salary for Research Director ranges from $164,367 to $201,099 with the average base salary of $181,473. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $186,115 to $243,147 with the average total cash compensation of $211,996.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $181,473 $164,367 - $201,099
Bonus $30,523 $21,748 - $42,048
Total Pay $211,996 $186,115 - $243,147
* 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 Little Rock, AR

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Little Rock, AR
CITY, STATE Jacksonville, AR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $164,149 - $200,832 COMPARE TO Little Rock, AR
CITY, STATE Conway, AR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $162,731 - $199,097 COMPARE TO Little Rock, AR
CITY, STATE Pine Bluff, AR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $162,695 - $199,053 COMPARE TO Little Rock, AR
CITY, STATE Fort Smith, AR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $158,787 - $194,271 COMPARE TO Little Rock, AR
CITY, STATE Jonesboro, AR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $169,003 - $206,770 COMPARE TO Little Rock, AR
CITY, STATE Greenville, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $161,604 - $197,719 COMPARE TO Little Rock, AR
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About Little Rock, Arkansas    Little Rock is located at 34°44′10″N 92°19′52″W / 34.73611°N 92.33111°W / 34.73611; -92.33111 (34.736009, −92.331122). According to the United Stat....More

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