Average Research and development (R&D) managers Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
In 2025, research and development (r&d) managerss working in the West Midlands took home a median salary of £61,923 — that's 12.9% above the national average of £54,857. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £61,923 stretches to roughly £67,675 in real spending power. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), research and development (r&d) managerss take home 85.5% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £61,923 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £67,675 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
Research and development (R&D) managers salary across UK regions
Research and development (R&D) managers salary in areas near Birmingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average research and development (r&d) managers salary in Birmingham?
The median research and development (r&d) managers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £61,923 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 Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Research and development (R&D) managers in the West Midlands earn 12.9% above the national median of £54,857. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is research and development (r&d) managers a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Research and development (R&D) managers in the West Midlands earn £61,923, which is 85.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for research and development (r&d) managerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.