Business and related research professionals vs Receptionists Salary (2025)

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

Business and related research professionals earns £20,309 more per year (105% higher)

Business and related research professionals

£39,657

per year

Receptionists

£19,348

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Business and related research professionals	Receptionists	Difference
Median Annual	£39,657	£19,348	+£20,309
Mean Annual	£41,817	£19,635	+£22,182
Monthly	£3,305	£1,612	+£1,693
Weekly	£763	£372	+£391
Hourly	£19.07	£9.30	+£9.77

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Business and related research professionals	Receptionists
10th (Entry)	£23,789	£8,792
25th	£32,002	£13,123
50th (Median)	£39,657	£19,348
75th	£47,593	£25,704
90th (Senior)	£60,002	£30,411

Frequently Asked Questions

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

A Business and related research professionals earns more. The median salary for a Business and related research professionals is £39,657, whilst a Receptionists earns £19,348 — a difference of £20,309 per year.

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

The difference is £20,309 per year. Business and related research professionals is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Business and related research professionals or a Receptionists?

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.