Research and development (R&D) managers Salary in East Midlands
Updated May 2026
Regional pay context
Median pay in East Midlands is £2,496/month.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Professional, scientific and technical activities sector are £1,084/week. Earnings grew +2.5% over the past 12 months vs +2.9% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN03), not seasonally adjusted · December 2025
Employment patterns
- 100.0% of Research work full-time
- 100.0% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
Male
£58,200
Female
£33,196
Mean annual pay
Male
£59,945
Female
£39,539
| Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £58,200 | £33,196 |
| Mean | £59,945 | £39,539 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£45,686
Full-time (mean)
£52,866
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £45,686 |
| Mean | £52,866 |
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