Average Research and development (R&D) managers Salary in Plymouth UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Plymouth UA compares
If you're a research and development (r&d) managers in the South West, the typical salary in 2025 was £59,333. That's 8.2% above what research and development (r&d) managerss earn nationally (£54,857). The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £59,333 has an effective purchasing power closer to £61,741. The all-jobs average in Plymouth UA is £30,346. By comparison, research and development (r&d) managerss earn 95.5% more than the typical worker locally.
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 Plymouth UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Plymouth UA 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 Plymouth UA?
The median research and development (r&d) managers salary in the South West (which includes Plymouth UA) 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 Plymouth UA 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.
Is research and development (r&d) managers a well-paid job in Plymouth UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Plymouth UA is £30,346. Research and development (R&D) managers in the South West earn £59,333, which is 95.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for research and development (r&d) managerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Plymouth UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.