Research and Development (R&D) and Other Research Professionals salary in United Kingdom
The median research and development (r&d) and other research professionals salary is £54,563 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Research and Development (R&D) and Other Research Professionals salary by region
Pay trend
Up 13.5% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Research and Development (R&D) and Other Research Professionals salary FAQs
What is the average Research and Development (R&D) and Other Research Professionals salary in United Kingdom?
The median Research and Development (R&D) and Other Research Professionals salary in United Kingdom is £54,563 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of research and development (r&d) and other research professionalss earn more than this and half earn less.
Do Research and Development (R&D) and Other Research Professionals salaries vary by region in the UK?
Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - South West is among the highest at £61,251, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Research and Development (R&D) and Other Research Professionals salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.