Business and related research professionals roles in the UK earn a median of £41,000 per year, equivalent to £21.45 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 7.7% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £36,500 in West Midlands to £47,000 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £41,128/yr (0% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£41,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£21.45
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+7.7%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£32,500 – £53,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Business and related research professionals across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £47,000 |
| South East | £44,000 |
| South West | £43,500 |
| Wales | £41,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £40,500 |
| East | £40,000 |
| East Midlands | £39,000 |
| Scotland | £39,000 |
| North West | £38,500 |
| North East | £37,500 |
| West Midlands | £36,500 |
| UK | £41,000 |
Annual pay grew by +7.7% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Business and related research professionals.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Business and related research professionals in the UK is £41,000 per year (about £21.45 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Business and related research professionals earn between £32,500 and £53,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Business and related research professionals pay rose by 7.7% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Business and related research professionals is in London, at £47,000 per year.
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Business and related research professionals carry out a variety of research activities for the broadcast and print media, for the police and armed forces intelligence services, for national security agencies and in other non-scientific areas.
Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification. Training is usually provided on-the-job, or support may be given for postgraduate study. Professional qualifications are available in some areas.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.