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Vice president research salary

Average vice president research salary

$157,723

$75.83 hourly rate

Entry-level vice president research salary
$107,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Vice President Research Salary

The average salary for a Vice President of Research is approximately $157,723 annually, translating to about $76 per hour. This leadership position plays a vital role in shaping the research direction of an organization, often requiring a strong background in project management and industry expertise.

How Much Does a Vice President Research Make?

Compensation can vary widely based on several factors, including experience level, location, and the specific industry. For example, those with extensive experience or in high-demand sectors such as pharmaceuticals or technology may command higher salaries. Furthermore, benefits and bonuses can significantly enhance total compensation, making it essential to consider these factors when evaluating job offers.

Where Can a Vice President Research Earn More?

Vice Presidents in metropolitan areas or regions with a high concentration of research institutions typically earn more. States like California and New York are known for offering competitive salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals. Additionally, organizations that prioritize research and development often provide enhanced compensation packages.

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Practice Fusion$207,557
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Vice president research salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level vice president research$99,000$47.58
Mid-level vice president research$167,000$80.35
Senior-level vice president research$274,000$131.59

Vice president research salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, SalaryExpert and Comparably, the average salary for a vice president research typically falls between $157,723 and $241,820.
zippia
$157,723yearly
glassdoor[1]
$237,664yearly
comparably[2]
$241,820yearly
ZipRecruiter[3]
$160,500yearly
SalaryExpert[4]
$217,938yearly

Average vice president research salary by state

The highest-paying states for vice president research are Delaware, Washington, and California. The lowest average vice president research salary states are Alabama, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

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Highest paying states for vice president research

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Delaware$183,518$88.23
2Oregon$153,618$73.85
3California$160,473$77.15
4New York$152,426$73.28
5Pennsylvania$150,378$72.30
6Arizona$145,746$70.07
7Michigan$149,989$72.11
8New Jersey$148,027$71.17
9Washington$171,826$82.61
10Utah$138,085$66.39
11New Hampshire$143,107$68.80
12Maine$143,498$68.99
13Connecticut$141,947$68.24
14District of Columbia$152,571$73.35
15Texas$134,465$64.65
16Tennessee$135,722$65.25
17Colorado$140,535$67.56
18Minnesota$136,045$65.41
19Alaska$146,250$70.31
20Vermont$134,191$64.51
21Rhode Island$131,789$63.36
22Nevada$136,205$65.48
23New Mexico$132,946$63.92
24Montana$133,285$64.08
25Georgia$129,564$62.29
26Missouri$131,672$63.30
27South Dakota$122,800$59.04
28Virginia$132,235$63.57
29Hawaii$139,628$67.13
30Idaho$130,433$62.71
31Louisiana$131,094$63.03
32Iowa$126,271$60.71
33Maryland$139,141$66.89
34Nebraska$122,462$58.88
35Illinois$116,639$56.08
36North Carolina$120,429$57.90
37Arkansas$121,409$58.37
38Indiana$120,527$57.95
39Florida$115,843$55.69
40Wyoming$115,845$55.69
41Ohio$114,808$55.20
42North Dakota$121,000$58.17
43Massachusetts$125,415$60.30
44South Carolina$120,013$57.70
45West Virginia$111,481$53.60
46Kansas$114,027$54.82
47Wisconsin$105,366$50.66
48Alabama$112,413$54.04
49Oklahoma$104,141$50.07
50Kentucky$98,999$47.60
51Mississippi$94,182$45.28

Highest paying cities for vice president research

The highest-paying cities for vice president research are San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR, and Washington, DC.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$173,142$83.24
2Portland, OR$157,946$75.94
3Washington, DC$154,981$74.51
4New York, NY$154,400$74.23
5State College, PA$151,565$72.87
6Jersey City, NJ$149,753$72.00
7Englewood, CO$142,610$68.56
8Stamford, CT$142,511$68.51
9Salt Lake City, UT$139,334$66.99
10Austin, TX$137,259$65.99
11Eden Prairie, MN$136,538$65.64
12Arlington, VA$134,440$64.63
13Atlanta, GA$130,080$62.54
14Boston, MA$125,848$60.50
15Fargo, ND$122,904$59.09
16Little Rock, AR$122,469$58.88
17Durham, NC$122,015$58.66
18Indianapolis, IN$120,680$58.02
19Evanston, IL$117,472$56.48
20Miami, FL$115,035$55.31

Vice president research salary details

A vice president research's salary ranges from $107,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $231,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average vice president research salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a vice president research's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$231,000$19,250$111
75th Percentile$193,000$16,083$93
Average$157,723$13,144$76
25th Percentile$128,000$10,667$62
10th Percentile$107,000$8,917$51

Highest paying vice president research jobs

The highest paying types of vice president research are senior vice president, president, and vice president.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Marketing Coordinator$48,326$4,027$23.2391,281
Marketing Consultant$70,593$5,883$33.9488,935
Sales And Marketing Internship$42,269$3,522$20.32142,820
Marketing Internship$30,260$2,522$14.55122,135
Marketing Department Internship$31,989$2,666$15.38143,703
Research Internship$39,573$3,298$19.0395,123

Top companies hiring vice president research now:

  1. Citi jobs (13)
  2. AQR Capital Management jobs (12)
  3. Goldman Sachs jobs (180)
  4. Morgan Stanley jobs (26)
  5. Deutsche Bank jobs (16)

Which companies pay vice president research the most?

Vice president research salaries at Practice Fusion and Oculus are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average vice president research salary at companies like Community Medical Center and Citi are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Practice Fusion$207,557$99.79
2Oculus$190,647$91.66
3Community Medical Center$189,236$90.98
4Citi$185,019$88.95
5Two Sigma$182,844$87.91
6Barclays$182,452$87.72
7Wilshire Associates$178,126$85.64
8The Economist Newspaper Group$177,875$85.52
9Forrester$177,628$85.40
10Pacific Investment Management Company LLC$176,142$84.68
11Indus Capital Partners$175,436$84.34
12Tudor Funds$174,429$83.86
13Boehringer Ingelheim$173,550$83.44
14Evercore$173,442$83.39
15AIG$173,274$83.30
16AQR Capital Management$173,105$83.22
17Instinet Incorporated$172,018$82.70
18Goldman Sachs$170,311$81.88
19Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group$167,540$80.55
20Ketchum$166,243$79.92

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Vice president research salary trends

The average vice president research salary has risen by $13,326 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average vice president research earned $144,397 annually, but today, they earn $157,723 a year. That works out to a 5% change in pay for vice president research over the last decade.

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Average vice president research salary over time

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Vice president research salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$158,000$75.83+3.1%
2024$153,000$73.50+1.1%
2023$151,000$72.73-0.2%
2022$152,000$72.86+1.1%
2021$150,000$72.08+0.7%

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