SOC 2439 Business, media and public service professionals

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

Median salary £55,106 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £55,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c., £58,341 is the typical (median) pay. That is well above the UK full-time median of £39,039 — +49% versus the national average. Experienced business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. (top 25%) earn over £66,580.

About this role

Business, research and administrative professionals not elsewhere classified (older SOC) work in specialist professional roles spanning management consulting, policy analysis, business improvement and other functions not covered by specific occupation codes.

Key responsibilities

Delivering specialist professional services and advice
Analysing business problems and developing solutions
Conducting research and producing professional reports
Managing stakeholder relationships and project delivery
Developing organisational processes and best practice

Qualifications and entry routes

Typically requires a degree in a relevant field. Professional certifications specific to the role are common. Many enter through graduate programmes or gain qualifications while working.

Career outlook

Broad category encompassing diverse professional roles. Demand is generally strong for professionals who combine analytical skills with commercial awareness.

Key skills

Analytical thinking Communication Problem-solving Project management Business acumen

Common industries

Consulting
Financial services
Public sector
Technology
All sectors

Data coverage

SOC code 2439

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 83,000

Median Salary

£55,106

Mean Salary

£55,308

Jobs (000s)

83k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £40,903Median: £55,106P75: £66,580

P10: £30kP25: £41kMedian: £55kP75: £67kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£29,864

0-2 years

Mid Level

£40,903

3-7 years

Senior

£66,580

8-15 years

Potential career growth: +123% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +59.8%Real growth: +15.8%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 15.6%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£55,106

Full-time Only

£58,341

Full-time premium: +£3,235

Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. salary: common questions

How much do business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. earn in the UK?

Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. earn a median of £58,341 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £40,903 and £66,580.

Is £58,341 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.?

Entry-level business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £40,903, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £29,864.

Have business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. pay has risen from £36,015 to £58,341 — +62% in cash terms, or +17% after CPIH inflation. That is ahead of inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.?

Male business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. earn a median £60,106 and female business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. £50,725 — a gap of +16% in 2025.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).