P G R D

P G R D Salary

$20K

$66K

$146.5K

$75,134

/year

$36.12

/hour

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How much does a P G R D make?

As of Jun 17, 2026, the average annual pay for a P G R D in the United States is $75,134 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $36.12 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,444/week or $6,261/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $146,500 and as low as $20,000, the majority of P G R D salaries currently range between $45,500 (25th percentile) to $99,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $128,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a P G R D varies greatly (by as much as 53500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A P G R D in your area makes on average $0 per year, or $75,134 (100.000%) less than the national average annual salary of $75,134. Ohio ranks number 43 out of 50 states nationwide for P G R D salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for P G R D jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for P G R D Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a P G R D job is above the national average. Topping the list is Green River, WY, , with San Mateo, CA, and Sunnyvale, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Sunnyvale, CA, beats the national average by $10,561 (14.1%), and Green River, WY, furthers that trend with another $14,917 (19.9%) above the $75,134 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a P G R D appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Green River, WY, and Barnstable Town, MA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a P G R D role.

City

Annual Salary

Hourly Wage

Green River, WY

$90,051

$43.29

San Mateo, CA

$86,598

$41.63

Sunnyvale, CA

$85,695

$41.20

Santa Clara, CA

$85,308

$41.01

Fremont, CA

$85,056

$40.89

Daly City, CA

$84,338

$40.55

Berkeley, CA

$83,925

$40.35

San Jose, CA

$83,857

$40.32

Santa Rosa, CA

$83,646

$40.21

Barnstable Town, MA

$83,346

$40.07

What are Top 0 Best Paying Related P G R D Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the P G R D job category, we found that related job jobs have average salaries similar than P G R D jobs.

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About Our Data

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Infographic detailing P&G R&D salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $75,134 per year or $36.12 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.