As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Market Research Director in the United Kingdom is £109,860, with an hourly rate of £53, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £95,986 to £121,373, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH   £95,986
50TH(Median)   £109,860
75TH   £121,373
Market Research Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Market Research Director Salary £95,986 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Market Research Director Salary £109,860 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Market Research Director Salary £121,373 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Market Research Director Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Market Research Director salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Market Research Director is about £109,860 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £53, a monthly salary of about £9,155, and a weekly pay of around £2,113. Click the switch button below to see more details about Market Research Director hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Market Research Directors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Market Research Director's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £95,365 - £104,269, while Intermediate make £96,607 - £105,304, Senior earn £98,471 - £106,754, Specialist earn £100,749 - £108,825, Expert can reach £103,027 - £110,719 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Market Research Director £101,370
Intermediate Level Market Research Director £102,612
Senior Level Market Research Director £104,269
Specialist Level Market Research Director £106,340
Expert Level Market Research Director £108,410
£101,370 0 yr
£102,612 < 2 yrs
£104,269 2-4 yrs
£106,340 5-8 yrs
£108,410 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 8%
Intermediate Level 7%
Senior Level 5%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 1%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Market Research Director?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Market Research Director are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £118,649 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £110,676, and Manchester pays around £105,306 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Market Research Manager or Market Research Director?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Market Research Manager makes less than a Market Research Director. A Market Research Manager earns an average annual salary of £59,725. And a Market Research Director earns an average annual salary of £109,860.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Market Research Manager
£43,218
£76,078
Market Research Analyst I
£24,594
£40,619
Market Research Analyst II
£31,093
£50,144
Market Research Analyst III
£34,297
£51,700
Market Research Analyst IV
£40,828
£73,815

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