Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. vs Pharmacists Salary

How do Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. and Pharmacists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. earns £8,568 more per year (18% higher)

Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.

£56,177
per year (gross)
Take-home: £43,140
vs

Pharmacists

£47,609
per year (gross)
Take-home: £37,798

Detailed Comparison

MetricBusiness, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.PharmacistsDifference
Median Annual£56,177£47,609+£8,568
Mean Annual£55,655£46,221+£9,434
Take-Home (Net)£43,140£37,798+£5,342
Monthly (Gross)£4,681£3,967+£714
Weekly (Gross)£1,080£916+£164
Hourly£27.01£22.89+£4.12

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBusiness, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.Pharmacists
10th (Entry)£30,473£24,843
25th£40,340£33,040
50th (Median)£56,177£47,609
75th£67,495£57,247
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 Pharmacists?
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 Pharmacists earns £47,609 — a difference of £8,568 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. and a Pharmacists?
The difference is £8,568 per year. Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. takes home approximately £43,140 per year, whilst a Pharmacists takes home £37,798. The net difference is £5,342.
Should I become a Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. or a Pharmacists?
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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