Business and related research professionals vs Fork-lift truck drivers Salary (2025)

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

Business and related research professionals earns £7,712 more per year (24% higher)

Business and related research professionals

£39,657

per year

Fork-lift truck drivers

£31,945

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Business and related research professionals	Fork-lift truck drivers	Difference
Median Annual	£39,657	£31,945	+£7,712
Mean Annual	£41,817	£33,917	+£7,900
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	Fork-lift truck drivers
10th (Entry)	£23,789	£25,459
25th	£32,002	£27,697
50th (Median)	£39,657	£31,945
75th	£47,593	£38,551
90th (Senior)	£60,002	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Business and related research professionals or a Fork-lift truck drivers?

A Business and related research professionals earns more. The median salary for a Business and related research professionals is £39,657, whilst a Fork-lift truck drivers earns £31,945 — a difference of £7,712 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Business and related research professionals and a Fork-lift truck drivers?

The difference is £7,712 per year. Business and related research professionals is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Business and related research professionals or a Fork-lift truck drivers?

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.