Business and related research professionals vs Legal professionals n.e.c. Salary (2025)

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

Business and related research professionals earns £6,601 more per year (20% higher)

Business and related research professionals

£39,657

per year

Legal professionals n.e.c.

£33,056

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Business and related research professionals	Legal professionals n.e.c.	Difference
Median Annual	£39,657	£33,056	+£6,601
Mean Annual	£41,817	£53,552	-£11,735
Monthly	£3,305	£2,755	+£550
Weekly	£763	£636	+£127
Hourly	£19.07	£15.89	+£3.18

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Business and related research professionals	Legal professionals n.e.c.
10th (Entry)	£23,789	£22,657
25th	£32,002	£25,495
50th (Median)	£39,657	£33,056
75th	£47,593	£51,507
90th (Senior)	£60,002	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Business and related research professionals or a Legal professionals n.e.c.?

A Business and related research professionals earns more. The median salary for a Business and related research professionals is £39,657, whilst a Legal professionals n.e.c. earns £33,056 — a difference of £6,601 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Business and related research professionals and a Legal professionals n.e.c.?

The difference is £6,601 per year. Business and related research professionals is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Business and related research professionals or a Legal professionals n.e.c.?

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.