Average Research and development (R&D) managers Salary in Bath and North East Somerset UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bath and North East Somerset UA compares
The median pay for research and development (r&d) managerss in the South West stood at £59,333 in 2025, placing them 8.2% above the UK-wide figure of £54,857. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £59,333 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £61,741. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bath and North East Somerset UA is £32,004, so research and development (r&d) managerss sit 85.4% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £59,333 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £61,741 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
Research and development (R&D) managers salary across UK regions
Research and development (R&D) managers salary in areas near Bath and North East Somerset UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bath and North East Somerset UA is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average research and development (r&d) managers salary in Bath and North East Somerset UA?
The median research and development (r&d) managers salary in the South West (which includes Bath and North East Somerset UA) is £59,333 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does research and development (r&d) managers pay in Bath and North East Somerset UA compare to the UK average?
Research and development (R&D) managers in the South West earn 8.2% above the national median of £54,857. This makes the South West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is research and development (r&d) managers a well-paid job in Bath and North East Somerset UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bath and North East Somerset UA is £32,004. Research and development (R&D) managers in the South West earn £59,333, which is 85.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for research and development (r&d) managerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bath and North East Somerset UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.