▼29%
C$79,000
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
25%
CA$60k
MEDIAN
CA$79k
75%
CA$95k
The average salary for a Department Manager, Research & Development (R&D) is C$79,000 in 2025
Base Salary
C$60k - C$95k
Bonus
C$0 - C$3k
Total Pay
C$61k - C$102k
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Common Health Benefits for a Department Manager, Research & Development (R&D)
Medical
57%
Dental
71%
Vision
57%
None
29%
Gender Breakdown for Department Manager, Research & Development (R&D)s
Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%
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How can Department Manager, Research & Development (R&D)s increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Department Manager, Research & Development (R&D) 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 Department Manager, Research & Development (R&D) that oversees more junior Department Manager, Research & Development (R&D)s, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.