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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.

Lower (p10)
£36,870
Median (p50)
£54,563
Top (p90)
Sample size
85,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)£36,870
p25£42,497
Median£54,563
p75£72,382
Top (p90)
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Research and Development (R&D) and Other Research Professionals salary by region

South West£61,251
South East£54,828
London£52,697

Pay trend

Up 13.5% from 2023 to 2025.

£48,0762023
£52,0602024
£54,5632025

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.

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