As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a R & D Director in Edinburgh, UK is £107,307, with an hourly rate of £52, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £87,752 to £118,587, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £87,752
50TH(Median)   £107,307
75TH   £118,587
R & D Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile R & D Director Salary £87,752 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile R & D Director Salary £107,307 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile R & D Director Salary £118,587 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a R & D Director Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified R & D Director salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a R & D Director is about £107,307 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £52, a monthly salary of about £8,942, and a weekly pay of around £2,064. Click the switch button below to see more details about R & D Director hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do R & D Directors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A R & D Director's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £86,876 - £99,427, while Intermediate make £88,627 - £100,886, Senior earn £91,254 - £102,929, Specialist earn £94,465 - £105,848, Expert can reach £97,675 - £108,149 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level R & D Director £95,340
Intermediate Level R & D Director £97,092
Senior Level R & D Director £99,427
Specialist Level R & D Director £102,345
Expert Level R & D Director £105,264
£95,340 0 yr
£97,092 < 2 yrs
£99,427 2-4 yrs
£102,345 5-8 yrs
£105,264 > 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 R & D Director?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for R & D Director are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £113,843 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £106,193, and Manchester pays around £101,041 annually.

Which Job Pays More: R & D Manager or R & D Director?

As of April 22, 2025 , a R & D Manager makes less than a R & D Director. A R & D Manager earns an average annual salary of £77,766. And a R & D Director earns an average annual salary of £105,410.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
R & D Manager Edinburgh, UK
£59,547
£95,711
Chief R & D Officer Edinburgh, UK
£98,423
£154,883
R & D Supervisor I Edinburgh, UK
£21,009
£131,675
R & D Support Associate I Edinburgh, UK
£17,100
£37,311

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