Business and related research professionals vs Leisure and sports managers Salary (2025)

How do Business and related research professionals and Leisure and sports managers 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

Leisure and sports managers

£32,999

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Business and related research professionals	Leisure and sports managers	Difference
Median Annual	£39,657	£32,999	+£6,658
Mean Annual	£41,817	£34,611	+£7,206
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	Leisure and sports managers
10th (Entry)	£23,789	£17,506
25th	£32,002	£26,627
50th (Median)	£39,657	£32,999
75th	£47,593	£40,001
90th (Senior)	£60,002	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Business and related research professionals or a Leisure and sports managers?

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

What is the salary difference between a Business and related research professionals and a Leisure and sports managers?

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 Leisure and sports managers?

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.