Business and related research professionals vs Clergy Salary (2025)

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

Business and related research professionals earns £7,718 more per year (24% higher)

Business and related research professionals

£39,657

per year

Clergy

£31,939

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Business and related research professionals	Clergy	Difference
Median Annual	£39,657	£31,939	+£7,718
Mean Annual	£41,817	£31,104	+£10,713
Monthly	£3,305	£2,662	+£643
Weekly	£763	£614	+£149
Hourly	£19.07	£15.36	+£3.71

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Business and related research professionals	Clergy
10th (Entry)	£23,789	£13,530
25th	£32,002	£25,229
50th (Median)	£39,657	£31,939
75th	£47,593	£36,557
90th (Senior)	£60,002	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Business and related research professionals or a Clergy?

A Business and related research professionals earns more. The median salary for a Business and related research professionals is £39,657, whilst a Clergy earns £31,939 — a difference of £7,718 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Business and related research professionals and a Clergy?

The difference is £7,718 per year. Business and related research professionals is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Business and related research professionals or a Clergy?

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.