Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. vs Mechanical engineers Salary (2025)

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

Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. earns £6,178 more per year (12% higher)
vs

Mechanical engineers

£49,999
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBusiness, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.Mechanical engineersDifference
Median Annual£56,177£49,999+£6,178
Mean Annual£55,655£53,850+£1,805
Monthly£4,681£4,167+£514
Weekly£1,080£962+£118
Hourly£27.01£24.04+£2.97

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBusiness, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.Mechanical engineers
10th (Entry)£30,473£31,219
25th£40,340£40,001
50th (Median)£56,177£49,999
75th£67,495£62,548
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 Mechanical engineers?
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 Mechanical engineers earns £49,999 — a difference of £6,178 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. and a Mechanical engineers?
The difference is £6,178 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 Mechanical engineers?
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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