Average Research and development (R&D) managers Salary in Gateshead
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Gateshead compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median research and development (r&d) managers salary in the North East reached £60,883, sitting 11.0% above the national median of £54,857. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £60,883 has an effective purchasing power closer to £67,573. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Gateshead is £28,507, so research and development (r&d) managerss sit 113.6% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £60,883 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £67,573 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
Research and development (R&D) managers salary across UK regions
Research and development (R&D) managers salary in areas near Gateshead
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average research and development (r&d) managers salary in Gateshead?
The median research and development (r&d) managers salary in the North East (which includes Gateshead) is £60,883 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 Gateshead compare to the UK average?
Research and development (R&D) managers in the North East earn 11.0% above the national median of £54,857. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is research and development (r&d) managers a well-paid job in Gateshead compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Gateshead is £28,507. Research and development (R&D) managers in the North East earn £60,883, which is 113.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for research and development (r&d) managerss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Gateshead. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.