Management consultants and business analysts vs Finance and investment analysts and advisers: Salary Compared
A Management consultants and business analysts earns more — a median £53,295 vs £50,330 for a Finance and investment analysts and advisers. That is £2,965 more per year (6%). Real ONS ASHE figures, April 2025.
Quick answer
In the UK, a Management consultants and business analysts is paid more than a Finance and investment analysts and advisers: median gross pay of £53,295 versus £50,330 — a £2,965 (6%) gap. Source: ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3.
Pay compared, side by side
Gross annual pay for full-time UK employees, ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3.
| Measure | Management consultants and business analysts | Finance and investment analysts and advisers |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £29,980 | £28,442 |
| 25th percentile | £40,202 | £36,872 |
| Median | £53,295 | £50,330 |
| 75th percentile | £70,977 | £70,665 |
| 90th percentile | £93,362 | — |
SOC 2020 codes: Management consultants and business analysts = 2431; Finance and investment analysts and advisers = 2422.
Regional pay gap
The pay gap is widest in North East, where a Management consultants and business analysts earns a median £49,267 versus £35,449 for a Finance and investment analysts and advisers — a £13,818 difference. Regional medians are published by ONS where the sample is large enough.
Frequently asked questions
- Does a Management consultants and business analysts or a Finance and investment analysts and advisers earn more in the UK?
- A Management consultants and business analysts earns more. The median UK gross annual pay is £53,295 for a Management consultants and business analysts versus £50,330 for a Finance and investment analysts and advisers — a difference of £2,965 (6% more). Source: ONS ASHE, April 2025.
- What is the typical salary range for a Management consultants and business analysts?
- Most Management consultants and business analysts earn between £40,202–£70,977 (25th–75th percentile), with a median of £53,295. Top earners (90th percentile) reach £93,362.
- What is the typical salary range for a Finance and investment analysts and advisers?
- Most Finance and investment analysts and advisers earn between £36,872–£70,665 (25th–75th percentile), with a median of £50,330. Top earners (90th percentile) reach higher.
- Where do these pay figures come from?
- From the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3) — gross annual pay for full-time employees by 4-digit SOC 2020 occupation, published under the Open Government Licence. These are medians, not guarantees: individual pay varies by employer, region and experience.
Related comparisons
Data: Office for National Statistics — Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3. Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures are medians for full-time employees and do not guarantee individual pay. A Gera Systems product.