▼15%
C$81,759
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
10%
CA$61k
MEDIAN
CA$82k
90%
CA$117k
The average salary for a Clinical Research Manager is C$81,759 in 2025
Base Salary
C$61k - C$117k
Bonus
C$2k - C$10k
Total Pay
C$52k - C$129k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Clinical Research Managers?
What Do Clinical Research Managers Do?
Clinical Research Manager Tasks
- Analyze and develop study protocols to establish best clinical practice.
- Work closely with other departments to ensure efficiency within the clinical trial.
- Supervise, train and develop study team.
- Review, approve and oversee study budgets, contracts, regulatory and administrative documents.
- Develop timelines and negotiate deliverables to ensure a timely, on-budget study.
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Common Health Benefits for a Clinical Research Manager
Medical
81%
Dental
78%
Vision
78%
None
19%
Gender Breakdown for Clinical Research Managers
Female
90.9%
Male
9.1%
This data is based on 22 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Clinical Research Managers
What is the highest pay for Clinical Research Managers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Clinical Research Manager is CA$117k / year
What is the lowest pay for Clinical Research Managers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Clinical Research Manager is CA$61k / year
How can Clinical Research Managers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Clinical Research Manager is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Clinical Research Manager that oversees more junior Clinical Research Managers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.