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Research and development (R&D) managers salary in United Kingdom

The median research and development (r&d) managers salary is £55,519 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
£36,943
Median (p50)
£55,519
Top (p90)
Sample size
73,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)£36,943
p25£44,101
Median£55,519
p75£75,207
Top (p90)
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Research and development (R&D) managers salary by region

East Midlands£58,952
London£54,844

Pay trend

Up 11.3% from 2023 to 2025.

£49,8662023
£54,5512024
£55,5192025

Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Research and development (R&D) managers salary FAQs

What is the average Research and development (R&D) managers salary in United Kingdom?

The median Research and development (R&D) managers salary in United Kingdom is £55,519 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of research and development (r&d) managerss earn more than this and half earn less.

Do Research and development (R&D) managers salaries vary by region in the UK?

Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - East Midlands is among the highest at £58,952, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Research and development (R&D) managers 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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