Average Research and development (R&D) managers Salary in North East Derbyshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How North East Derbyshire compares
For research and development (r&d) managerss based in the East Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £54,739. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £54,857 — making this 0.2% below the norm. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £54,739 has an effective purchasing power closer to £59,629. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in North East Derbyshire is £29,544, so research and development (r&d) managerss sit 85.3% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £54,739 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £59,629 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
Research and development (R&D) managers salary across UK regions
Research and development (R&D) managers salary in areas near North East Derbyshire
Salary data is by ONS region. North East Derbyshire is in the East Midlands 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 North East Derbyshire?
The median research and development (r&d) managers salary in the East Midlands (which includes North East Derbyshire) is £54,739 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 North East Derbyshire compare to the UK average?
Research and development (R&D) managers in the East Midlands earn 0.2% 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 North East Derbyshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in North East Derbyshire is £29,544. Research and development (R&D) managers in the East Midlands earn £54,739, which is 85.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for research and development (r&d) managerss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to North East Derbyshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.