Research and Development Compensation Profile

Fifty-seven percent of R&D professionals make $100,000 or more. The average raise was 4.6%, and the average bonus was $14,400.

Median Salary
$114,200

Median Total Compensation
$148,500

Job Security
Fifty-nine percent of respondents have been with the same company for the past five years. 

 

Average Length of Time with Firm
Typical respondents in R&D have been with the same company for seven years. Nearly three-quarters have 10 or more years of experience.
 

Job-Seeking Status
Almost two-thirds of respondents in this category say they are satisfied or very satisfied with their current position. 

 

Median Salaries
A typical R&D professional supervises two employees. Thirty-two percent of respondents do not supervise any employees, and 8% supervise 20 or more.

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