50% of professionals earn between $18,306 - $108,000 USD
The median salary is $75,800
The average salary for a Research Manager in United States is USD 76,861 - USD 109,092 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 87,607 per year, based on 1,402 active job listings.
The cities with the most Research Manager job opportunities in United States are New York, Boston, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington. New York leads with 88 job openings.
Leading employers for Research Manager roles in United States include Inside Higher Ed, Google, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Apple, Anthropic.
Explore 1,402 Research Manager job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.