How Much Does a Research and Development Associate I Make in Edinburgh, UK? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research and Development Associate I in Edinburgh, UK is £39,539, with an hourly rate of £19, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £36,335 to £43,366, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £36,335

50TH(Median) £39,539

75TH £43,366

Research and Development Associate I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Research and Development Associate I Salary	£36,335	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Research and Development Associate I Salary	£39,539	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Research and Development Associate I Salary	£43,366	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Research and Development Associate I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£36,335

Average £39,539/year

£43,366

£3,028

Average £3,295/month

£3,614

£699

Average £760/week

£834

£17

Average £19/hour

£21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£43,366	£3,614	£834	£21
Average	£39,539	£3,295	£760	£19
25th Percentile	£36,335	£3,028	£699	£17

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Research and Development Associate I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Research and Development Associate I is about £39,539 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £19, a monthly salary of about £3,295, and a weekly pay of around £760. Click the switch button below to see more details about Research and Development Associate I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Research and Development Associate Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Research and Development Associate I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £38,105 - £39,939, while Intermediate make £38,487 - £40,396, Senior earn £39,204 - £41,253, Specialist earn £39,300 - £41,424, Expert can reach £39,443 - £41,538 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Research and Development Associate I	£39,300
Intermediate Level Research and Development Associate I	£39,653
Senior Level Research and Development Associate I	£40,510
Specialist Level Research and Development Associate I	£40,681
Expert Level Research and Development Associate I	£40,796

Entry Level	1%
Intermediate Level	0%
Senior Level	2%
Specialist Level	3%
Expert Level	3%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Research and Development Associate I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Research and Development Associate I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £41,947 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £39,129, and Manchester pays around £37,230 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Scientific Research Associate I or Research and Development Associate I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Scientific Research Associate I makes less than a Research and Development Associate I. A Scientific Research Associate I earns an average annual salary of £29,908. And a Research and Development Associate I earns an average annual salary of £38,840.

Job Title	Location	Salary Range in GBP
Scientific Research Associate I	Edinburgh, UK	£17,228 £37,590
Research and Development Associate II	Edinburgh, UK	£23,486 £44,035
Research and Development Associate III	Edinburgh, UK	£34,917 £52,681
Research and Development Associate IV	Edinburgh, UK	£48,371 £78,168

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