As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Product Research and Development Director in the United Kingdom is £105,500, with an hourly rate of £51, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £86,200 to £116,500, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £86,200
50TH(Median)   £105,500
75TH   £116,500
Product Research and Development Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Product Research and Development Director Salary £86,200 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Product Research and Development Director Salary £105,500 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Product Research and Development Director Salary £116,500 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Product Research and Development Director salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Product Research and Development Director is about £105,500 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £51, a monthly salary of about £8,792, and a weekly pay of around £2,029. Click the switch button below to see more details about Product Research and Development Director hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Product Research and Development Director's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £85,336 - £97,722, while Intermediate make £87,064 - £99,163, Senior earn £89,657 - £101,179, Specialist earn £92,825 - £104,060, Expert can reach £95,994 - £106,321 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Product Research and Development Director £93,690
Intermediate Level Product Research and Development Director £95,418
Senior Level Product Research and Development Director £97,722
Specialist Level Product Research and Development Director £100,603
Expert Level Product Research and Development Director £103,484
£93,690 0 yr
£95,418 < 2 yrs
£97,722 2-4 yrs
£100,603 5-8 yrs
£103,484 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 11%
Intermediate Level 10%
Senior Level 7%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 2%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Product Research and Development Director?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Product Research and Development Director are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £113,940 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £106,284, and Manchester pays around £101,127 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Research and Development Director makes less than a Product Research and Development Director. A Research and Development Director earns an average annual salary of £94,379. And a Product Research and Development Director earns an average annual salary of £105,500.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Research and Development Director
£72,019
£117,496
Director Product Research and Development
£87,254
£111,236
Product Development Director
£92,021
£117,311
Product Research and Development Manager
£58,907
£94,682

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