How Much Does a R & D Engineer Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a R & D Engineer in the United Kingdom is $71,273, with an hourly rate of $34, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $62,484 to $82,808, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH $62,484

50TH(Median) $71,273

75TH $82,808

R & D Engineer Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile R & D Engineer Salary	$62,484	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile R & D Engineer Salary	$71,273	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile R & D Engineer Salary	$82,808	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

$62,484

Average $71,273/year

$82,808

$5,207

Average $5,939/month

$6,901

$1,202

Average $1,371/week

$1,592

$30

Average $34/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,808	$6,901	$1,592	$40
Average	$71,273	$5,939	$1,371	$34
25th Percentile	$62,484	$5,207	$1,202	$30

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified R & D Engineer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a R & D Engineer is about $71,273 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $34, a monthly salary of about $5,939, and a weekly pay of around $1,371. Click the switch button below to see more details about R & D Engineer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A R & D Engineer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn $64,845 - $69,961, while Intermediate make $65,238 - $70,354, Senior earn $66,288 - $71,273, Specialist earn $70,617 - $76,954, Expert can reach $72,994 - $79,709 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level R & D Engineer	$68,387
Intermediate Level R & D Engineer	$68,649
Senior Level R & D Engineer	$69,698
Specialist Level R & D Engineer	$74,716
Expert Level R & D Engineer	$77,299

Entry Level	4%
Intermediate Level	4%
Senior Level	2%
Specialist Level	5%
Expert Level	8%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for R & D Engineer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for R & D Engineer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is $76,974 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $71,802, and Manchester pays around $68,318 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a R & D Director makes more than a R & D Engineer. A R & D Director earns an average annual salary of $129,973. And a R & D Engineer earns an average annual salary of $71,273.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
R & D Director	$99,181 $161,810
R & D Manager	$80,329 $129,113
Chief R & D Officer	$132,771 $208,935
R & D Supervisor I	$28,341 $177,628
R & D Support Associate I	$23,068 $50,332

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