Average Research and development (R&D) managers Salary in Southend-on-Sea UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Southend-on-Sea UA compares
If you're a research and development (r&d) managers in the East, the typical salary in 2025 was £55,128. That's 0.5% above what research and development (r&d) managerss earn nationally (£54,857). Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £55,128 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £56,658. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southend-on-Sea UA is £26,955, so research and development (r&d) managerss sit 104.5% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £55,128 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £56,658 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
Research and development (R&D) managers salary across UK regions
Research and development (R&D) managers salary in areas near Southend-on-Sea UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Southend-on-Sea UA is in the East 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 Southend-on-Sea UA?
The median research and development (r&d) managers salary in the East (which includes Southend-on-Sea UA) is £55,128 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 Southend-on-Sea UA compare to the UK average?
Research and development (R&D) managers in the East earn 0.5% above the national median of £54,857. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is research and development (r&d) managers a well-paid job in Southend-on-Sea UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southend-on-Sea UA is £26,955. Research and development (R&D) managers in the East earn £55,128, which is 104.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for research and development (r&d) managerss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southend-on-Sea UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.