Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. vs Welding trades Salary (2025)

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

Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. earns £20,595 more per year (58% higher)
vs

Welding trades

£35,582
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBusiness, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.Welding tradesDifference
Median Annual£56,177£35,582+£20,595
Mean Annual£55,655£37,877+£17,778
Monthly£4,681£2,965+£1,716
Weekly£1,080£684+£396
Hourly£27.01£17.11+£9.90

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBusiness, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.Welding trades
10th (Entry)£30,473£24,483
25th£40,340£29,325
50th (Median)£56,177£35,582
75th£67,495£45,339
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 Welding trades?
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 Welding trades earns £35,582 — a difference of £20,595 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. and a Welding trades?
The difference is £20,595 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 Welding trades?
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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