As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research and Development Associate II in the United Kingdom is £47,710, with an hourly rate of £23, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £43,667 to £52,944, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £43,667
50TH(Median)   £47,710
75TH   £52,944
Research and Development Associate II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Research and Development Associate II Salary £43,667 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Research and Development Associate II Salary £47,710 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Research and Development Associate II Salary £52,944 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Research and Development Associate II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Research and Development Associate II is about £47,710 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £23, a monthly salary of about £3,976, and a weekly pay of around £918. Click the switch button below to see more details about Research and Development Associate II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Research and Development Associate II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £44,753 - £47,107, while Intermediate make £44,934 - £47,288, Senior earn £46,503 - £49,038, Specialist earn £48,257 - £51,303, Expert can reach £48,491 - £51,538 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Research and Development Associate II £46,382
Intermediate Level Research and Development Associate II £46,503
Senior Level Research and Development Associate II £48,101
Specialist Level Research and Development Associate II £50,288
Expert Level Research and Development Associate II £50,444
£46,382 0 yr
£46,503 < 2 yrs
£48,101 2-4 yrs
£50,288 5-8 yrs
£50,444 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 6%
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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 II?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Research and Development Associate II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £51,527 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £48,064, and Manchester pays around £45,732 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Scientific Research Associate II makes less than a Research and Development Associate II. A Scientific Research Associate II earns an average annual salary of £35,073. And a Research and Development Associate II earns an average annual salary of £47,710.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Scientific Research Associate II
£23,009
£43,141
Research and Development Associate I
£16,876
£36,821
Research and Development Associate III
£34,300
£51,750
Research and Development Associate IV
£47,516
£76,786

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