Business and related research professionals vs Business associate professionals n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Business and related research professionals and Business associate professionals n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Business and related research professionals earns £6,017 more per year (18% higher)

Business and related research professionals

£39,657

per year

Business associate professionals n.e.c.

£33,640

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Business and related research professionals	Business associate professionals n.e.c.	Difference
Median Annual	£39,657	£33,640	+£6,017
Mean Annual	£41,817	£38,603	+£3,214
Monthly	£3,305	£2,803	+£502
Weekly	£763	£647	+£116
Hourly	£19.07	£16.17	+£2.90

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Business and related research professionals	Business associate professionals n.e.c.
10th (Entry)	£23,789	£20,110
25th	£32,002	£26,356
50th (Median)	£39,657	£33,640
75th	£47,593	£44,212
90th (Senior)	£60,002	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Business and related research professionals or a Business associate professionals n.e.c.?

A Business and related research professionals earns more. The median salary for a Business and related research professionals is £39,657, whilst a Business associate professionals n.e.c. earns £33,640 — a difference of £6,017 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Business and related research professionals and a Business associate professionals n.e.c.?

The difference is £6,017 per year. Business and related research professionals is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Business and related research professionals or a Business associate professionals n.e.c.?

From a salary perspective, Business and related research professionals offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.