Business and related research professionals vs Medical secretaries Salary (2025)

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

Business and related research professionals earns £14,945 more per year (60% higher)

Business and related research professionals

£39,657

per year

Medical secretaries

£24,712

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Business and related research professionals	Medical secretaries	Difference
Median Annual	£39,657	£24,712	+£14,945
Mean Annual	£41,817	£23,580	+£18,237
Monthly	£3,305	£2,059	+£1,246
Weekly	£763	£475	+£288
Hourly	£19.07	£11.88	+£7.19

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Business and related research professionals	Medical secretaries
10th (Entry)	£23,789	£12,836
25th	£32,002	£17,731
50th (Median)	£39,657	£24,712
75th	£47,593	£29,116
90th (Senior)	£60,002	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Business and related research professionals or a Medical secretaries?

A Business and related research professionals earns more. The median salary for a Business and related research professionals is £39,657, whilst a Medical secretaries earns £24,712 — a difference of £14,945 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Business and related research professionals and a Medical secretaries?

The difference is £14,945 per year. Business and related research professionals is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Business and related research professionals or a Medical secretaries?

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.