Business and related research professionals vs Process operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Business and related research professionals and Process operatives n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Business and related research professionals earns £5,150 more per year (15% higher)

Business and related research professionals

£39,657

per year

Process operatives n.e.c.

£34,507

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Business and related research professionals	Process operatives n.e.c.	Difference
Median Annual	£39,657	£34,507	+£5,150
Mean Annual	£41,817	£35,321	+£6,496
Monthly	£3,305	£2,876	+£429
Weekly	£763	£664	+£99
Hourly	£19.07	£16.59	+£2.48

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Business and related research professionals	Process operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)	£23,789	£24,076
25th	£32,002	£27,603
50th (Median)	£39,657	£34,507
75th	£47,593	£40,335
90th (Senior)	£60,002	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Business and related research professionals or a Process operatives n.e.c.?

A Business and related research professionals earns more. The median salary for a Business and related research professionals is £39,657, whilst a Process operatives n.e.c. earns £34,507 — a difference of £5,150 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Business and related research professionals and a Process operatives n.e.c.?

The difference is £5,150 per year. Business and related research professionals is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Business and related research professionals or a Process operatives n.e.c.?

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.