Business and related research professionals vs Paper and wood machine operatives Salary (2025)

How do Business and related research professionals and Paper and wood machine operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Business and related research professionals earns £9,153 more per year (30% higher)

Business and related research professionals

£39,657

per year

Paper and wood machine operatives

£30,504

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Business and related research professionals	Paper and wood machine operatives	Difference
Median Annual	£39,657	£30,504	+£9,153
Mean Annual	£41,817	£31,835	+£9,982
Monthly	£3,305	£2,542	+£763
Weekly	£763	£587	+£176
Hourly	£19.07	£14.67	+£4.40

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Business and related research professionals	Paper and wood machine operatives
10th (Entry)	£23,789	£19,761
25th	£32,002	£26,304
50th (Median)	£39,657	£30,504
75th	£47,593	£35,315
90th (Senior)	£60,002	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Business and related research professionals or a Paper and wood machine operatives?

A Business and related research professionals earns more. The median salary for a Business and related research professionals is £39,657, whilst a Paper and wood machine operatives earns £30,504 — a difference of £9,153 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Business and related research professionals and a Paper and wood machine operatives?

The difference is £9,153 per year. Business and related research professionals is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Business and related research professionals or a Paper and wood machine operatives?

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.