Business and related research professionals vs Further education teaching professionals Salary (2025)

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

Business and related research professionals earns £1,341 more per year (3% higher)

Business and related research professionals

£39,657

per year

Further education teaching professionals

£38,316

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Business and related research professionals	Further education teaching professionals	Difference
Median Annual	£39,657	£38,316	+£1,341
Mean Annual	£41,817	£36,406	+£5,411
Monthly	£3,305	£3,193	+£112
Weekly	£763	£737	+£26
Hourly	£19.07	£18.42	+£0.65

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Business and related research professionals	Further education teaching professionals
10th (Entry)	£23,789	£11,130
25th	£32,002	£25,072
50th (Median)	£39,657	£38,316
75th	£47,593	£47,786
90th (Senior)	£60,002	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Business and related research professionals or a Further education teaching professionals?

A Business and related research professionals earns more. The median salary for a Business and related research professionals is £39,657, whilst a Further education teaching professionals earns £38,316 — a difference of £1,341 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Business and related research professionals and a Further education teaching professionals?

The difference is £1,341 per year. Business and related research professionals is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Business and related research professionals or a Further education teaching professionals?

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.