Business and related research professionals vs Train and tram drivers Salary (2025)

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

Train and tram drivers earns £31,809 more per year (80% higher)

Business and related research professionals

£39,657

per year

Train and tram drivers

£71,466

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Business and related research professionals	Train and tram drivers	Difference
Median Annual	£39,657	£71,466	-£31,809
Mean Annual	£41,817	£70,871	-£29,054
Monthly	£3,305	£5,956	-£2,651
Weekly	£763	£1,374	-£611
Hourly	£19.07	£34.36	-£15.29

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Business and related research professionals	Train and tram drivers
10th (Entry)	£23,789	£36,808
25th	£32,002	£65,178
50th (Median)	£39,657	£71,466
75th	£47,593	£80,869
90th (Senior)	£60,002	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Business and related research professionals or a Train and tram drivers?

A Train and tram drivers earns more. The median salary for a Business and related research professionals is £39,657, whilst a Train and tram drivers earns £71,466 — a difference of £31,809 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Business and related research professionals and a Train and tram drivers?

The difference is £31,809 per year. Train and tram drivers is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Business and related research professionals or a Train and tram drivers?

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