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

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

Legal Professionals earns £7,889 more per year (20% higher)

Business and related research professionals

£39,657

per year

Legal Professionals

£47,546

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Business and related research professionals	Legal Professionals	Difference
Median Annual	£39,657	£47,546	-£7,889
Mean Annual	£41,817	£61,797	-£19,980
Monthly	£3,305	£3,962	-£657
Weekly	£763	£914	-£151
Hourly	£19.07	£22.86	-£3.79

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Business and related research professionals	Legal Professionals
10th (Entry)	£23,789	£24,420
25th	£32,002	£31,058
50th (Median)	£39,657	£47,546
75th	£47,593	£70,015
90th (Senior)	£60,002	£109,531

Frequently Asked Questions

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

A Legal Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Business and related research professionals is £39,657, whilst a Legal Professionals earns £47,546 — a difference of £7,889 per year.

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

The difference is £7,889 per year. Legal Professionals is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Business and related research professionals or a Legal Professionals?

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