Business and related research professionals vs Waiters and waitresses Salary (2025)

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

Business and related research professionals earns £29,529 more per year (292% higher)

Business and related research professionals

£39,657

per year

Waiters and waitresses

£10,128

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Business and related research professionals	Waiters and waitresses	Difference
Median Annual	£39,657	£10,128	+£29,529
Mean Annual	£41,817	£12,121	+£29,696
Monthly	£3,305	£844	+£2,461
Weekly	£763	£195	+£568
Hourly	£19.07	£4.87	+£14.20

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Business and related research professionals	Waiters and waitresses
10th (Entry)	£23,789	£2,228
25th	£32,002	£4,524
50th (Median)	£39,657	£10,128
75th	£47,593	£18,211
90th (Senior)	£60,002	£25,699

Frequently Asked Questions

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

A Business and related research professionals earns more. The median salary for a Business and related research professionals is £39,657, whilst a Waiters and waitresses earns £10,128 — a difference of £29,529 per year.

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

The difference is £29,529 per year. Business and related research professionals is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Business and related research professionals or a Waiters and waitresses?

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.