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

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research and Development Associate I in Leeds, UK is £37,695, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £34,641 to £41,343, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £34,641

50TH(Median) £37,695

75TH £41,343

Research and Development Associate I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Research and Development Associate I Salary	£34,641	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Research and Development Associate I Salary	£37,695	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Research and Development Associate I Salary	£41,343	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

£34,641

Average £37,695/year

£41,343

£2,887

Average £3,141/month

£3,445

£666

Average £725/week

£795

£17

Average £18/hour

£20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£41,343	£3,445	£795	£20
Average	£37,695	£3,141	£725	£18
25th Percentile	£34,641	£2,887	£666	£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 £37,695 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,141, and a weekly pay of around £725. 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 £36,327 - £38,076, while Intermediate make £36,692 - £38,512, Senior earn £37,376 - £39,329, Specialist earn £37,467 - £39,492, Expert can reach £37,604 - £39,601 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Research and Development Associate I	£37,467
Intermediate Level Research and Development Associate I	£37,804
Senior Level Research and Development Associate I	£38,621
Specialist Level Research and Development Associate I	£38,784
Expert Level Research and Development Associate I	£38,893

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 £28,513. 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	Leeds, UK	£16,425 £35,837
Research and Development Associate II	Leeds, UK	£22,391 £41,981
Research and Development Associate III	Leeds, UK	£33,288 £50,224
Research and Development Associate IV	Leeds, UK	£46,115 £74,522

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