As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Product Development Director in the United Kingdom is £90,108, with an hourly rate of £43, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £81,025 to £96,848, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £81,025
50TH(Median)   £90,108
75TH   £96,848
Product Development Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Product Development Director Salary £81,025 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Product Development Director Salary £90,108 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Product Development Director Salary £96,848 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Product Development Director Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Product Development Director salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Product Development Director is about £90,108 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £43, a monthly salary of about £7,509, and a weekly pay of around £1,733. Click the switch button below to see more details about Product Development Director hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Product Development Directors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Product Development Director's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £80,618 - £86,448, while Intermediate make £81,432 - £87,126, Senior earn £82,652 - £88,074, Specialist earn £84,143 - £89,430, Expert can reach £85,634 - £90,611 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Product Development Director £84,550
Intermediate Level Product Development Director £85,363
Senior Level Product Development Director £86,448
Specialist Level Product Development Director £87,803
Expert Level Product Development Director £89,159
£84,550 0 yr
£85,363 < 2 yrs
£86,448 2-4 yrs
£87,803 5-8 yrs
£89,159 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 4%
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 Product Development Director?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Product Development Director are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £97,317 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £90,778, and Manchester pays around £86,373 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Director Product Research and Development or Product Development Director?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Director Product Research and Development makes more than a Product Development Director. A Director Product Research and Development earns an average annual salary of £98,676. And a Product Development Director earns an average annual salary of £90,108.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Director Product Research and Development
£87,254
£111,236
Product Research and Development Director
£71,688
£116,955
Research and Development Director
£72,019
£117,496
Product Research and Development Manager
£58,907
£94,682

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