IDR is an independent research organisation specialising in the pay and employment field.

Our history and values

10 Years of IDR – from redundancy to respected research

In 2015, having been made redundant, we had a choice: find another job or build something of our own. With one agreed project, no salary for six months, and a determination to make it work, Incomes Data Research (IDR) was born.

Ten years later, we’ve grown into a respected voice in pay analysis, with our research shaping decisions across the economy and regularly making headlines. We approach our work with independence and integrity and recognise a responsibility to run our business ethically and be socially responsible. None of this would have been possible without our brilliant team, loyal clients, dedicated contributors, and all those who believed in us.

From a leap of faith to a decade of insights – IDR is 10! Thank you for being part of the journey.