Business and related research professionals vs Natural and Social Science Professionals Salary (2025)

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

Natural and Social Science Professionals earns £3,741 more per year (9% higher)

Business and related research professionals

£39,657

per year

Natural and Social Science Professionals

£43,398

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Business and related research professionals	Natural and Social Science Professionals	Difference
Median Annual	£39,657	£43,398	-£3,741
Mean Annual	£41,817	£47,322	-£5,505
Monthly	£3,305	£3,617	-£312
Weekly	£763	£835	-£72
Hourly	£19.07	£20.86	-£1.79

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Business and related research professionals	Natural and Social Science Professionals
10th (Entry)	£23,789	£26,925
25th	£32,002	£32,795
50th (Median)	£39,657	£43,398
75th	£47,593	£55,003
90th (Senior)	£60,002	£69,582

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Business and related research professionals or a Natural and Social Science Professionals?

A Natural and Social Science Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Business and related research professionals is £39,657, whilst a Natural and Social Science Professionals earns £43,398 — a difference of £3,741 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Business and related research professionals and a Natural and Social Science Professionals?

The difference is £3,741 per year. Natural and Social Science Professionals is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Business and related research professionals or a Natural and Social Science Professionals?

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