Business and related research professionals vs Finance officers Salary (2025)

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

Business and related research professionals earns £10,405 more per year (36% higher)

Business and related research professionals

£39,657

per year

Finance officers

£29,252

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Business and related research professionals	Finance officers	Difference
Median Annual	£39,657	£29,252	+£10,405
Mean Annual	£41,817	£29,539	+£12,278
Monthly	£3,305	£2,438	+£867
Weekly	£763	£563	+£200
Hourly	£19.07	£14.06	+£5.01

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Business and related research professionals	Finance officers
10th (Entry)	£23,789	£15,237
25th	£32,002	£23,747
50th (Median)	£39,657	£29,252
75th	£47,593	£35,822
90th (Senior)	£60,002	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

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

A Business and related research professionals earns more. The median salary for a Business and related research professionals is £39,657, whilst a Finance officers earns £29,252 — a difference of £10,405 per year.

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

The difference is £10,405 per year. Business and related research professionals is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Business and related research professionals or a Finance officers?

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.