How much does a Research Manager make in Detroit, MI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Manager in Detroit, MI is $160,435. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $144,643 to $177,950, with most professionals earning between $130,265 and $193,896.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
144643
177950
160435

Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Research Manager in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Manager in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Research Manager ranges from $144,643 to $177,950 with the average base salary of $160,435. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $157,766 to $203,051 with the average total cash compensation of $178,219.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $160,435 $144,643 - $177,950
Bonus $17,784 $13,123 - $25,102
Total Pay $178,219 $157,766 - $203,051
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $145,088 - $178,497 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $145,010 - $178,402 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $144,628 - $177,932 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $144,858 - $178,215 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $146,006 - $179,627 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Southfield, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $144,781 - $178,119 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
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About Detroit, Michigan    Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

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