Average Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.s in the London were paid a median of £62,648. The national equivalent stands at £55,106, putting this region 13.7% above. Factor in the London's cost of living (16.4% above the UK norm) and a £62,648 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £53,821. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in City of London is £67,064, so business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.s sit 6.6% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £62,648 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £53,821 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. salary in areas near City of London
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. salary in City of London?
The median business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £62,648 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. pay in City of London compare to the UK average?
Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.s in the London earn 13.7% above the national median of £55,106. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.s in the London earn £62,648, which is 6.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.s cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.