Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. vs Legal Professionals Salary (2025)

How do Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. and Legal Professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. earns £8,631 more per year (18% higher)
vs

Legal Professionals

£47,546
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBusiness, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.Legal ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£56,177£47,546+£8,631
Mean Annual£55,655£61,797-£6,142
Monthly£4,681£3,962+£719
Weekly£1,080£914+£166
Hourly£27.01£22.86+£4.15

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBusiness, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.Legal Professionals
10th (Entry)£30,473£24,420
25th£40,340£31,058
50th (Median)£56,177£47,546
75th£67,495£70,015
90th (Senior)£0£109,531
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. or a Legal Professionals?
A Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. is £56,177, whilst a Legal Professionals earns £47,546 — a difference of £8,631 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. and a Legal Professionals?
The difference is £8,631 per year. Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. or a Legal Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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