Business and related research professionals vs Public Services Associate Professionals Salary (2025)

How do Business and related research professionals and Public Services Associate Professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Business and related research professionals earns £1,675 more per year (4% higher)

Business and related research professionals

£39,657

per year

Public Services Associate Professionals

£37,982

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Business and related research professionals	Public Services Associate Professionals	Difference
Median Annual	£39,657	£37,982	+£1,675
Mean Annual	£41,817	£38,801	+£3,016
Monthly	£3,305	£3,165	+£140
Weekly	£763	£730	+£33
Hourly	£19.07	£18.26	+£0.81

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Business and related research professionals	Public Services Associate Professionals
10th (Entry)	£23,789	£24,493
25th	£32,002	£31,736
50th (Median)	£39,657	£37,982
75th	£47,593	£45,350
90th (Senior)	£60,002	£52,389

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Business and related research professionals or a Public Services Associate Professionals?

A Business and related research professionals earns more. The median salary for a Business and related research professionals is £39,657, whilst a Public Services Associate Professionals earns £37,982 — a difference of £1,675 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Business and related research professionals and a Public Services Associate Professionals?

The difference is £1,675 per year. Business and related research professionals is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Business and related research professionals or a Public Services Associate Professionals?

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.