Average Research and development (R&D) managers Salary in North Warwickshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How North Warwickshire compares
The median pay for research and development (r&d) managerss in the West Midlands stood at £61,923 in 2025, placing them 12.9% above the UK-wide figure of £54,857. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £61,923 has an effective purchasing power closer to £67,675. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in North Warwickshire is £34,564, so research and development (r&d) managerss sit 79.2% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £61,923 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £67,675 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% 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 Warwickshire
Salary data is by ONS region. North Warwickshire is in the West 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 Warwickshire?
The median research and development (r&d) managers salary in the West Midlands (which includes North Warwickshire) is £61,923 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 Warwickshire compare to the UK average?
Research and development (R&D) managers in the West Midlands earn 12.9% above the national median of £54,857. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is research and development (r&d) managers a well-paid job in North Warwickshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in North Warwickshire is £34,564. Research and development (R&D) managers in the West Midlands earn £61,923, which is 79.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for research and development (r&d) managerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to North Warwickshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.