Average Research and development (R&D) managers Salary in Dacorum
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Dacorum compares
For research and development (r&d) managerss based in the East, 2025 brought a median salary of £55,128. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £54,857 — making this 0.5% above the norm. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £55,128 has an effective purchasing power closer to £56,658. Compared to the Dacorum average across all roles (£18,675), research and development (r&d) managerss take home 195.2% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £55,128 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £56,658 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
Research and development (R&D) managers salary across UK regions
Research and development (R&D) managers salary in areas near Dacorum
Salary data is by ONS region. Dacorum is in the East 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 Dacorum?
The median research and development (r&d) managers salary in the East (which includes Dacorum) is £55,128 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 Dacorum compare to the UK average?
Research and development (R&D) managers in the East earn 0.5% above the national median of £54,857. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is research and development (r&d) managers a well-paid job in Dacorum compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dacorum is £18,675. Research and development (R&D) managers in the East earn £55,128, which is 195.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for research and development (r&d) managerss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Dacorum. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.