Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. roles in the UK earn a median of £54,000 per year, equivalent to £28.17 per hour as of 2025. Pay decreased 2.7% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £40,000 in North East to £63,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £58,341/yr (7% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£54,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£28.17
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
-2.7%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£42,500 – £69,500
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, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £63,500 |
| South East | £61,500 |
| South West | £60,500 |
| East | £59,500 |
| West Midlands | £58,000 |
| East Midlands | £55,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £54,500 |
| Wales | £46,500 |
| Scotland | £44,500 |
| North West | £43,000 |
| North East | £40,000 |
| UK | £54,000 |
Annual pay fell by -2.7% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c..
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. in the UK is £54,000 per year (about £28.17 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. earn between £42,500 and £69,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. pay fell by -2.7% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. is in London, at £63,500 per year.
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Job holders in this unit group advise on the formulation and implementation of policy in the public and private sectors, develop and implement substantial business, statistical and administrative systems, and perform a variety of functions not elsewhere classified in minor group 243: Business, research and administrative professionals.
Entrants typically possess a degree or an equivalent qualification. Entry is also possible by internal promotion for those with appropriate experience. Training is often provided on-the-job in the form of short courses for specialist areas.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.