Research and development (R&D) managers Salary in Scotland
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£52,888
Mean
£53,332
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £52,888 |
| Mean | £53,332 |
| 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
£1,019
Mean £1,038
Hourly
£27.80
Mean £29.45
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £1,019 | £1,038 |
| Hourly | £27.80 | £29.45 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in Scotland is £2,619/month. Research and development (R&D) managers earn 68% 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
Employment patterns
- 96.8% of Research work full-time
- 100.0% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Scottish ratesEstimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£52,888
Male
£51,877
Female
£51,254
Mean annual pay
All employees
£53,332
Male
£51,774
Female
£54,029
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £52,888 | £51,877 | £51,254 |
| Mean | £53,332 | £51,774 | £54,029 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£51,745
Full-time (mean)
£52,672
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £51,745 |
| Mean | £52,672 |
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