Business and related research professionals vs Professional occupations Salary (2025)

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

Professional occupations earns £6,512 more per year (16% higher)

Business and related research professionals

£39,657

per year

Professional occupations

£46,169

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Business and related research professionals	Professional occupations	Difference
Median Annual	£39,657	£46,169	-£6,512
Mean Annual	£41,817	£50,604	-£8,787
Monthly	£3,305	£3,847	-£542
Weekly	£763	£888	-£125
Hourly	£19.07	£22.20	-£3.13

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Business and related research professionals	Professional occupations
10th (Entry)	£23,789	£24,655
25th	£32,002	£34,407
50th (Median)	£39,657	£46,169
75th	£47,593	£60,910
90th (Senior)	£60,002	£80,002

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Business and related research professionals or a Professional occupations?

A Professional occupations earns more. The median salary for a Business and related research professionals is £39,657, whilst a Professional occupations earns £46,169 — a difference of £6,512 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Business and related research professionals and a Professional occupations?

The difference is £6,512 per year. Professional occupations is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Business and related research professionals or a Professional occupations?

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