Business and related research professionals vs Project support officers Salary (2025)

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

Business and related research professionals earns £6,257 more per year (19% higher)

Business and related research professionals

£39,657

per year

Project support officers

£33,400

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Business and related research professionals	Project support officers	Difference
Median Annual	£39,657	£33,400	+£6,257
Mean Annual	£41,817	£35,023	+£6,794
Monthly	£3,305	£2,783	+£522
Weekly	£763	£642	+£121
Hourly	£19.07	£16.06	+£3.01

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Business and related research professionals	Project support officers
10th (Entry)	£23,789	£21,055
25th	£32,002	£27,045
50th (Median)	£39,657	£33,400
75th	£47,593	£41,420
90th (Senior)	£60,002	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Business and related research professionals or a Project support officers?

A Business and related research professionals earns more. The median salary for a Business and related research professionals is £39,657, whilst a Project support officers earns £33,400 — a difference of £6,257 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Business and related research professionals and a Project support officers?

The difference is £6,257 per year. Business and related research professionals is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Business and related research professionals or a Project support officers?

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.