Bank and post office clerks vs Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters Salary (2025)

How do Bank and post office clerks and Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £12,680 more per year (44% higher)

Bank and post office clerks

£28,652
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricBank and post office clerksNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersDifference
Median Annual£28,652£41,332-£12,680
Mean Annual£29,659£43,544-£13,885
Monthly£2,388£3,444-£1,056
Weekly£551£795-£244
Hourly£13.78£19.87-£6.09

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBank and post office clerksNewspaper and periodical journalists and reporters
10th (Entry)£14,824£25,099
25th£23,799£31,240
50th (Median)£28,652£41,332
75th£34,762£53,291
90th (Senior)£44,510£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Bank and post office clerks or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
A Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns more. The median salary for a Bank and post office clerks is £28,652, whilst a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £41,332 — a difference of £12,680 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Bank and post office clerks and a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
The difference is £12,680 per year. Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Bank and post office clerks or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
From a salary perspective, Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters 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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