Business and related research professionals vs Legal Associate Professionals Salary (2025)

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

Business and related research professionals earns £6,658 more per year (20% higher)

Business and related research professionals

£39,657

per year

Legal Associate Professionals

£32,999

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Business and related research professionals	Legal Associate Professionals	Difference
Median Annual	£39,657	£32,999	+£6,658
Mean Annual	£41,817	£41,201	+£616
Monthly	£3,305	£2,750	+£555
Weekly	£763	£635	+£128
Hourly	£19.07	£15.86	+£3.21

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Business and related research professionals	Legal Associate Professionals
10th (Entry)	£23,789	£22,223
25th	£32,002	£26,001
50th (Median)	£39,657	£32,999
75th	£47,593	£45,141
90th (Senior)	£60,002	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Business and related research professionals or a Legal Associate Professionals?

A Business and related research professionals earns more. The median salary for a Business and related research professionals is £39,657, whilst a Legal Associate Professionals earns £32,999 — a difference of £6,658 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Business and related research professionals and a Legal Associate Professionals?

The difference is £6,658 per year. Business and related research professionals is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Business and related research professionals or a Legal Associate 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.