Business and related research professionals vs Pharmaceutical technicians Salary (2025)

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

Business and related research professionals earns £10,473 more per year (36% higher)

Business and related research professionals

£39,657

per year

Pharmaceutical technicians

£29,184

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Business and related research professionals	Pharmaceutical technicians	Difference
Median Annual	£39,657	£29,184	+£10,473
Mean Annual	£41,817	£29,236	+£12,581
Monthly	£3,305	£2,432	+£873
Weekly	£763	£561	+£202
Hourly	£19.07	£14.03	+£5.04

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Business and related research professionals	Pharmaceutical technicians
10th (Entry)	£23,789	£17,402
25th	£32,002	£23,695
50th (Median)	£39,657	£29,184
75th	£47,593	£34,919
90th (Senior)	£60,002	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Business and related research professionals or a Pharmaceutical technicians?

A Business and related research professionals earns more. The median salary for a Business and related research professionals is £39,657, whilst a Pharmaceutical technicians earns £29,184 — a difference of £10,473 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Business and related research professionals and a Pharmaceutical technicians?

The difference is £10,473 per year. Business and related research professionals is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Business and related research professionals or a Pharmaceutical technicians?

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.