Occupation 2161 · Professional occupations
Managers in this unit group plan, organise, co-ordinate and manage resources to undertake the systematic investigation necessary for the development of new, or to enhance the performance of existing, products and services.
Entrants usually possess a relevant degree or equivalent qualification. Training is usually provided on-the-job, although support may be provided for postgraduate study. Professional qualifications are available.
Clinical trials manager · Consumer insights manager · Creative manager (research and development) · Design manager · Market research manager · Research manager (broadcasting)
| Measure | Hours | Basis | Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2161 : Research and development (R&D) managers | None | None | 2026-03 | 74,400.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2161 : Research and development (R&D) managers | None | None | 2026-03 | 78,200.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2161 : Research and development (R&D) managers | None | None | 2026-03 | 83,500.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2161 : Research and development (R&D) managers | None | None | 2026-03 | 2,700.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2161 : Research and development (R&D) managers | None | None | 2026-03 | 5,300.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2161 : Research and development (R&D) managers | None | None | 2026-03 | 86,200.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2161 : Research and development (R&D) managers | None | None | 2026-03 | 3,800.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
ONS does not publish occupational pay below region. Cells the survey could not support are shown as withheld, with its reason — adding a region split to a specific occupation leaves roughly a tenth of cells publishable.
| Region | Measure | Hours | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East | 2161 : Research and development (R&D) managers | None | 9,300.00 | 2026-03 |
| East Midlands | 2161 : Research and development (R&D) managers | None | 4,000.00 | 2026-03 |
| London | 2161 : Research and development (R&D) managers | None | 18,300.00 | 2026-03 |
| North East | 2161 : Research and development (R&D) managers | None | 3,900.00 | 2026-03 |
| North West | 2161 : Research and development (R&D) managers | None | 10,900.00 | 2026-03 |
| Northern Ireland | 2161 : Research and development (R&D) managers | None | 2,700.00 | 2026-03 |
| Scotland | 2161 : Research and development (R&D) managers | None | 5,300.00 | 2026-03 |
| South East | 2161 : Research and development (R&D) managers | None | 14,300.00 | 2026-03 |
| South West | 2161 : Research and development (R&D) managers | None | 5,000.00 | 2026-03 |
| Wales | 2161 : Research and development (R&D) managers | None | 3,800.00 | 2026-03 |
| West Midlands | 2161 : Research and development (R&D) managers | None | 3,900.00 | 2026-03 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 2161 : Research and development (R&D) managers | None | 4,800.00 | 2026-03 |
ONS publishes regional pay for this occupation where the survey sample supports it — 12 of 12 cells on this page. The rest are withheld by ONS, and are shown as withheld with the reason, rather than left out.
The Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, published by the Office for National Statistics. Figures are shown exactly as ONS publishes them — we do not adjust, model or fill them in, and every number on this page carries the series and period it came from.