Average Research and development (R&D) managers Salary in West Northamptonshire UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How West Northamptonshire UA compares
Based on 2025 data, research and development (r&d) managerss in the East Midlands earned £54,739 at the median — 0.2% below the national benchmark of £54,857. In practical terms, living costs in the East Midlands run 8.2% below average. That means £54,739 stretches to roughly £59,629 in real spending power. Compared to the West Northamptonshire UA average across all roles (£33,147), research and development (r&d) managerss take home 65.1% more.
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 West Northamptonshire UA
Salary data is by ONS region. West Northamptonshire UA 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 West Northamptonshire UA?
The median research and development (r&d) managers salary in the East Midlands (which includes West Northamptonshire UA) 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 West Northamptonshire UA 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 West Northamptonshire UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in West Northamptonshire UA is £33,147. Research and development (R&D) managers in the East Midlands earn £54,739, which is 65.1% 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 West Northamptonshire UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.