Research Director Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Research Director make in Washington, DC? The average Research Director salary in Washington, DC is $221,304 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $199,308 and $244,954. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Emergency Medicine - Assistant Research Director

Central California Faculty Medical Group - Fresno , CA

Working closely with the Research Director, this individual will be responsible for accelerating the growth of a research program that has been involved with multicenter studies such as the PETAL ...

PracticeLink - 14 days ago

Research Director - Pacific Northwest Organic Center at Cascadian Farm

Rodale Institute - Rockport , WA

The Research Director is responsible for setting and implementing a vision for regenerative organic research and educational activities that elevate and meet the needs of farmers in the region at ...

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Senior Director, Cancer Pharmacology, Translational Research

Bayside Solutions - Fremont , CA

Senior Director, Cancer Pharmacology, Translational Research Direct Hire Fulltime Role Salary Range: $235,000 - $281,000 per year Location: Redwood City, CA - Hybrid Role Job Summary: As the leader ...

LinkedIn - 53 days ago

Medical Director - Osborn Level 1 Trauma Center in Scottsdale, AZ

HonorHealth - Scottsdale , AZ

Direct support from the HonorHealth Research Institute for trauma research includes a trauma ... research nurse, trauma research director and statistician Highlights: * Highly competitive ...

PracticeLink - 2 days ago

Director of Vascular Research

Oregon Health & Science University - Portland , OR

Director of Vascular Research at OHSU Knight Cardiovascular Institute Position Overview: Join OHSU Knight Cardiovascular Institute and be at the forefront of vascular research, shaping the future of ...

LinkedIn - 9 days ago

Director of Development

The Stone Research Foundation - San Francisco , CA

In this role, you will work closely with the Chair, Sr. Director of Research & Operations, and Board in developing partnerships that will increase our resources as well as the visibility of the ...

LinkedIn - 12 days ago

What does a Research Director do?

Common responsibilities of a Research Director

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 Washington, DC

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199308

244954

221304

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227317

300813

261366

What is the average salary for Research Director in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Director in Washington, DC. The base salary for Research Director ranges from $199,308 to $244,954 with the average base salary of $221,304. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $227,317 to $300,813 with the average total cash compensation of $261,366.

View Average Salary for Research Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$221,304	$199,308 - $244,954
Bonus	$40,062	$28,009 - $55,858
Total Pay	$261,366	$227,317 - $300,813

* 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 Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $199,343 - $244,998	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $199,343 - $244,998	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $199,343 - $244,998	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $198,924 - $244,483	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $199,343 - $244,998	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $199,343 - $244,998	COMPARE TO Washington, DC

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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