Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) vs Newspaper and periodical editors Salary

How do Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) and Newspaper and periodical editors salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £11,704 more per year (37% higher)

Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)

£31,752
per year (gross)
Take-home: £26,381
vs

Newspaper and periodical editors

£43,456
per year (gross)
Take-home: £34,808

Detailed Comparison

MetricAssemblers (vehicles and metal goods)Newspaper and periodical editorsDifference
Median Annual£31,752£43,456-£11,704
Mean Annual£33,505£48,684-£15,179
Take-Home (Net)£26,381£34,808-£8,427
Monthly (Gross)£2,646£3,621-£975
Weekly (Gross)£611£836-£225
Hourly£15.27£20.89-£5.62

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileAssemblers (vehicles and metal goods)Newspaper and periodical editors
10th (Entry)£20,862£27,233
25th£26,142£33,719
50th (Median)£31,752£43,456
75th£39,657£55,473
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) or a Newspaper and periodical editors?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) is £31,752, whilst a Newspaper and periodical editors earns £43,456 — a difference of £11,704 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) and a Newspaper and periodical editors?
The difference is £11,704 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) takes home approximately £26,381 per year, whilst a Newspaper and periodical editors takes home £34,808. The net difference is £8,427.
Should I become a Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) or a Newspaper and periodical editors?
From a salary perspective, Newspaper and periodical editors offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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