As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Product Research and Development Manager in the United Kingdom is £71,600, with an hourly rate of £34, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £62,700 to £78,400, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £62,700
50TH(Median)   £71,600
75TH   £78,400
Product Research and Development Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Product Research and Development Manager Salary £62,700 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Product Research and Development Manager Salary £71,600 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Product Research and Development Manager Salary £78,400 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Product Research and Development Manager 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 Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Product Research and Development Manager is about £71,600 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £34, a monthly salary of about £5,967, and a weekly pay of around £1,377. Click the switch button below to see more details about Product Research and Development Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Product Research and Development Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £64,693 - £70,006, while Intermediate make £65,091 - £70,272, Senior earn £66,154 - £71,334, Specialist earn £67,216 - £72,107, Expert can reach £69,342 - £73,630 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Product Research and Development Manager £68,279
Intermediate Level Product Research and Development Manager £68,678
Senior Level Product Research and Development Manager £69,607
Specialist Level Product Research and Development Manager £70,670
Expert Level Product Research and Development Manager £72,310
£68,279 0 yr
£68,678 < 2 yrs
£69,607 2-4 yrs
£70,670 5-8 yrs
£72,310 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 1%
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 Research and Development Manager?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Product Research and Development Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £77,328 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £72,132, and Manchester pays around £68,632 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Manager Product Research and Development makes more than a Product Research and Development Manager. A Manager Product Research and Development earns an average annual salary of £77,737. And a Product Research and Development Manager earns an average annual salary of £71,600.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Manager Product Research and Development
£66,231
£91,445
Research and Development Manager
£58,651
£94,271
Product Development Manager
£66,044
£91,187
Product Research and Development Director
£71,688
£116,955

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