As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research and Development Manager in Edinburgh, UK is £72,859, with an hourly rate of £35, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £63,773 to £79,719, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £63,773
50TH(Median)   £72,859
75TH   £79,719
Research and Development Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Research and Development Manager Salary £63,773 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Research and Development Manager Salary £72,859 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Research and Development Manager Salary £79,719 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Research and Development Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Research and Development Manager is about £72,859 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £35, a monthly salary of about £6,072, and a weekly pay of around £1,401. Click the switch button below to see more details about Research and Development Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Research and Development Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £65,807 - £71,232, while Intermediate make £66,214 - £71,503, Senior earn £67,299 - £72,588, Specialist earn £68,384 - £73,371, Expert can reach £70,554 - £74,907 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Research and Development Manager £69,469
Intermediate Level Research and Development Manager £69,876
Senior Level Research and Development Manager £70,825
Specialist Level Research and Development Manager £71,910
Expert Level Research and Development Manager £73,576
£69,469 0 yr
£69,876 < 2 yrs
£70,825 2-4 yrs
£71,910 5-8 yrs
£73,576 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 1%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Research and Development Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £77,297 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £72,103, and Manchester pays around £68,604 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Product Research and Development Manager or Research and Development Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Product Research and Development Manager makes more than a Research and Development Manager. A Product Research and Development Manager earns an average annual salary of £78,314. And a Research and Development Manager earns an average annual salary of £71,571.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Product Research and Development Manager Edinburgh, UK
£59,967
£96,386
Manager Product Research and Development Edinburgh, UK
£67,423
£93,091
Research and Development Supervisor II Edinburgh, UK
£22,831
£142,783
Research and Development Supervisor III Edinburgh, UK
£37,152
£160,610

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