Average Research and development (R&D) managers Salary in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA compares
In 2025, research and development (r&d) managerss working in the South West took home a median salary of £59,333 — that's 8.2% above the national average of £54,857. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £59,333 has an effective purchasing power closer to £61,741. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA is £31,121, so research and development (r&d) managerss sit 90.7% 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA?
The median research and development (r&d) managers salary in the South West (which includes Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA is £31,121. Research and development (R&D) managers in the South West earn £59,333, which is 90.7% 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.