Average Research and development (R&D) managers Salary in Isles of Scilly
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Isles of Scilly compares
For research and development (r&d) managerss based in the South West, 2025 brought a median salary of £59,333. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £54,857 — making this 8.2% above the norm. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £59,333 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £61,741.
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 Isles of Scilly
Salary data is by ONS region. Isles of Scilly 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 Isles of Scilly?
The median research and development (r&d) managers salary in the South West (which includes Isles of Scilly) 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 Isles of Scilly 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.
About this data
Salary figures for research and development (r&d) managerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Isles of Scilly. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.