SOC 3549 Business and public service associate professionals

Business associate professionals n.e.c. Salary

Median salary £33,035 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £33,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For business associate professionals n.e.c., £35,209 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -10% versus the national average. Experienced business associate professionals n.e.c. (top 25%) earn over £43,363.

About this role

Business associate professionals not elsewhere classified work in specialist business roles including category managers, franchise managers, business continuity professionals, tender managers and other positions requiring technical business expertise.

Key responsibilities

Managing specialist business functions and processes
Analysing data and producing insights for decision-making
Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
Ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures
Contributing to business strategy and development

Qualifications and entry routes

Varies by role. Relevant professional qualifications and a degree in business or a related field are common. Practical experience in the relevant business function is essential.

Career outlook

Broad category with opportunities across most sectors. Business continuity, procurement and commercial management are growth areas.

Key skills

Business acumen Analytical skills Stakeholder management Process improvement Communication

Common industries

All commercial sectors
Public sector
Professional services
Retail
Technology

Data coverage

SOC code 3549

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2021–2025

Estimated jobs 99,000

Median Salary

£33,035

Mean Salary

£40,225

Jobs (000s)

99k

Data Years

5 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £25,684Median: £33,035P75: £43,363

P10: £19kP25: £26kMedian: £33kP75: £43kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£19,397

0-2 years

Mid Level

£25,684

3-7 years

Senior

£43,363

8-15 years

Potential career growth: +124% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2021-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +35.5%Real growth: +9.6%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 27.2%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£33,035

Full-time Only

£35,209

Full-time premium: +£2,174

Business associate professionals n.e.c. salary: common questions

How much do business associate professionals n.e.c. earn in the UK?

Business associate professionals n.e.c. earn a median of £35,209 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £25,684 and £43,363.

Is £35,209 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for business associate professionals n.e.c.?

Entry-level business associate professionals n.e.c. typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £25,684, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £19,397.

Have business associate professionals n.e.c. salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2021, median business associate professionals n.e.c. pay has risen from £26,661 to £35,209 — +32% in cash terms, or +7.0% after CPIH inflation. That is ahead of inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for business associate professionals n.e.c.?

Male business associate professionals n.e.c. earn a median £40,443 and female business associate professionals n.e.c. £29,426 — a gap of +27% in 2025.

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