Business and related research professionals vs Solicitors and lawyers Salary (2025)

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

Solicitors and lawyers earns £15,346 more per year (39% higher)

Business and related research professionals

£39,657

per year

Solicitors and lawyers

£55,003

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Business and related research professionals	Solicitors and lawyers	Difference
Median Annual	£39,657	£55,003	-£15,346
Mean Annual	£41,817	£66,660	-£24,843
Monthly	£3,305	£4,584	-£1,279
Weekly	£763	£1,058	-£295
Hourly	£19.07	£26.44	-£7.37

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Business and related research professionals	Solicitors and lawyers
10th (Entry)	£23,789	£28,803
25th	£32,002	£39,218
50th (Median)	£39,657	£55,003
75th	£47,593	£75,395
90th (Senior)	£60,002	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

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

A Solicitors and lawyers earns more. The median salary for a Business and related research professionals is £39,657, whilst a Solicitors and lawyers earns £55,003 — a difference of £15,346 per year.

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

The difference is £15,346 per year. Solicitors and lawyers is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Business and related research professionals or a Solicitors and lawyers?

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