Business and related research professionals vs IT network professionals Salary (2025)

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

IT network professionals earns £8,239 more per year (21% higher)

Business and related research professionals

£39,657

per year

IT network professionals

£47,896

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Business and related research professionals	IT network professionals	Difference
Median Annual	£39,657	£47,896	-£8,239
Mean Annual	£41,817	£52,425	-£10,608
Monthly	£3,305	£3,991	-£686
Weekly	£763	£921	-£158
Hourly	£19.07	£23.03	-£3.96

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Business and related research professionals	IT network professionals
10th (Entry)	£23,789	£33,286
25th	£32,002	£39,396
50th (Median)	£39,657	£47,896
75th	£47,593	£62,475
90th (Senior)	£60,002	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

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

A IT network professionals earns more. The median salary for a Business and related research professionals is £39,657, whilst a IT network professionals earns £47,896 — a difference of £8,239 per year.

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

The difference is £8,239 per year. IT network professionals is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Business and related research professionals or a IT network professionals?

From a salary perspective, IT network professionals offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.