Business, Research and Administrative Professionals vs Data analysts Salary (2025)

How do Business, Research and Administrative Professionals and Data analysts salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals earns £10,676 more per year (28% higher)
vs

Data analysts

£38,561
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBusiness, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsData analystsDifference
Median Annual£49,237£38,561+£10,676
Mean Annual£54,032£42,104+£11,928
Monthly£4,103£3,213+£890
Weekly£947£742+£205
Hourly£23.67£18.54+£5.13

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBusiness, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsData analysts
10th (Entry)£28,996£26,737
25th£37,199£31,146
50th (Median)£49,237£38,561
75th£65,601£48,110
90th (Senior)£84,234£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Business, Research and Administrative Professionals or a Data analysts?
A Business, Research and Administrative Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Business, Research and Administrative Professionals is £49,237, whilst a Data analysts earns £38,561 — a difference of £10,676 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Business, Research and Administrative Professionals and a Data analysts?
The difference is £10,676 per year. Business, Research and Administrative Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Business, Research and Administrative Professionals or a Data analysts?
From a salary perspective, Business, Research and Administrative Professionals 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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