Average Research and development (R&D) managers Salary in East Hertfordshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How East Hertfordshire compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, research and development (r&d) managerss in the East were paid a median of £55,128. The national equivalent stands at £54,857, putting this region 0.5% above. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £55,128 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £56,658. Compared to the East Hertfordshire average across all roles (£32,293), research and development (r&d) managerss take home 70.7% 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 East Hertfordshire
Salary data is by ONS region. East Hertfordshire 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 East Hertfordshire?
The median research and development (r&d) managers salary in the East (which includes East Hertfordshire) 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 East Hertfordshire 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 East Hertfordshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Hertfordshire is £32,293. Research and development (R&D) managers in the East earn £55,128, which is 70.7% 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 East Hertfordshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.