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.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Research and development (R&D) managers salary by region
Pay trend
Up 11.3% from 2023 to 2025.
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.