Average Research and development (R&D) managers Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
Worth noting that research and development (r&d) managerss in the Scotland earned £51,456 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £54,857 — a difference of 6.2%. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £51,456 stretches to roughly £55,749 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Glasgow City is £34,932. By comparison, research and development (r&d) managerss earn 47.3% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £51,456 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £55,749 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
Research and development (R&D) managers salary across UK regions
Research and development (R&D) managers salary in areas near Glasgow City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average research and development (r&d) managers salary in Glasgow City?
The median research and development (r&d) managers salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £51,456 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 Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Research and development (R&D) managers in the Scotland earn 6.2% below the national median of £54,857. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is research and development (r&d) managers a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Research and development (R&D) managers in the Scotland earn £51,456, which is 47.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for research and development (r&d) managerss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.