As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Innovation Lead in the United Kingdom is £74,202, with an hourly rate of £36, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £67,326 to £90,016, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £67,326
50TH(Median)   £74,202
75TH   £90,016
Research Innovation Lead Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Research Innovation Lead Salary £67,326 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Research Innovation Lead Salary £74,202 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Research Innovation Lead Salary £90,016 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Research Innovation Lead Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Research Innovation Lead salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Research Innovation Lead is about £74,202 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £36, a monthly salary of about £6,183, and a weekly pay of around £1,427. Click the switch button below to see more details about Research Innovation Lead hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Research Innovation Leads Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Research Innovation Lead's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £68,557 - £72,662, while Intermediate make £69,173 - £73,176, Senior earn £69,481 - £73,483, Specialist earn £70,610 - £74,674, Expert can reach £73,997 - £82,463 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Research Innovation Lead £71,431
Intermediate Level Research Innovation Lead £71,944
Senior Level Research Innovation Lead £72,149
Specialist Level Research Innovation Lead £73,176
Expert Level Research Innovation Lead £79,395
£71,431 0 yr
£71,944 < 2 yrs
£72,149 2-4 yrs
£73,176 5-8 yrs
£79,395 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 7%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Research Innovation Lead?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Research Innovation Lead are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £80,138 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £74,753, and Manchester pays around £71,126 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Chief Research, Development and Innovation Officer or Research Innovation Lead?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Chief Research, Development and Innovation Officer makes more than a Research Innovation Lead. A Chief Research, Development and Innovation Officer earns an average annual salary of £129,710. And a Research Innovation Lead earns an average annual salary of £74,202.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Chief Research, Development and Innovation Officer
£97,166
£152,905
Specialist/Project Lead Market Research Analyst
£40,943
£74,024
Top Research & Development Executive
£97,130
£152,849
Market Research Analyst IV
£40,828
£73,815
Lead Java Developer
£49,875
£63,519

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