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.
Provided by MDDI 2011 Salary Survey.
