Research and development (R&D) managers Salary in London
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 20,000 employees
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£55,338
Mean
£62,206
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £55,338 |
| Mean | £62,206 |
| 75th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 90th percentile | Not disclosed |
‘Not disclosed’ means ONS withheld this value because the sample was too small to publish without risking identification. See the ASHE methodology.
Pay by period
Weekly
£1,060
Mean £1,172
Hourly
£29.35
Mean £32.45
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £1,060 | £1,172 |
| Hourly | £29.35 | £32.45 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in London is £3,042/month. Research and development (R&D) managers earn 52% above the local median.
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
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£55,338
Male
£56,774
Female
£50,980
Mean annual pay
All employees
£62,206
Male
£66,971
Female
£55,830
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £55,338 | £56,774 | £50,980 |
| Mean | £62,206 | £66,971 | £55,830 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£58,082
Full-time (mean)
£65,144
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £58,082 |
| Mean | £65,144 |
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