Average Research and development (R&D) managers Salary in Stoke-on-Trent UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Stoke-on-Trent UA compares
In practical terms, a research and development (r&d) managers in the West Midlands earned a median of £61,923 during 2025, which works out to 12.9% above the UK-wide median of £54,857. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £61,923 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £67,675. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Stoke-on-Trent UA is £30,767, so research and development (r&d) managerss sit 101.3% 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 Stoke-on-Trent UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average research and development (r&d) managers salary in Stoke-on-Trent UA?
The median research and development (r&d) managers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Stoke-on-Trent UA) 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 Stoke-on-Trent UA 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 Stoke-on-Trent UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stoke-on-Trent UA is £30,767. Research and development (R&D) managers in the West Midlands earn £61,923, which is 101.3% 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 Stoke-on-Trent UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.