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

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

Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. earns £31,198 more per year (125% higher)
vs

Legal secretaries

£24,979
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBusiness, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.Legal secretariesDifference
Median Annual£56,177£24,979+£31,198
Mean Annual£55,655£25,031+£30,624
Monthly£4,681£2,082+£2,599
Weekly£1,080£480+£600
Hourly£27.01£12.01+£15.00

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBusiness, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.Legal secretaries
10th (Entry)£30,473£13,139
25th£40,340£19,380
50th (Median)£56,177£24,979
75th£67,495£28,626
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. or a Legal secretaries?
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 secretaries earns £24,979 — a difference of £31,198 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. and a Legal secretaries?
The difference is £31,198 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 secretaries?
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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