Business and related research professionals vs Information Technology Technicians Salary (2025)

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

Business and related research professionals earns £3,914 more per year (11% higher)

Business and related research professionals

£39,657

per year

Information Technology Technicians

£35,743

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Business and related research professionals	Information Technology Technicians	Difference
Median Annual	£39,657	£35,743	+£3,914
Mean Annual	£41,817	£38,624	+£3,193
Monthly	£3,305	£2,979	+£326
Weekly	£763	£687	+£76
Hourly	£19.07	£17.18	+£1.89

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Business and related research professionals	Information Technology Technicians
10th (Entry)	£23,789	£24,311
25th	£32,002	£28,610
50th (Median)	£39,657	£35,743
75th	£47,593	£45,120
90th (Senior)	£60,002	£55,713

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Business and related research professionals or a Information Technology Technicians?

A Business and related research professionals earns more. The median salary for a Business and related research professionals is £39,657, whilst a Information Technology Technicians earns £35,743 — a difference of £3,914 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Business and related research professionals and a Information Technology Technicians?

The difference is £3,914 per year. Business and related research professionals is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Business and related research professionals or a Information Technology Technicians?

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.