Bar staff vs Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters Salary (2025)

How do Bar staff 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 £32,070 more per year (346% higher)

Bar staff

£9,262
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricBar staffNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersDifference
Median Annual£9,262£41,332-£32,070
Mean Annual£11,673£43,544-£31,871
Monthly£772£3,444-£2,672
Weekly£178£795-£617
Hourly£4.45£19.87-£15.42

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBar staffNewspaper and periodical journalists and reporters
10th (Entry)£2,228£25,099
25th£4,529£31,240
50th (Median)£9,262£41,332
75th£16,478£53,291
90th (Senior)£24,848£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Bar staff or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
A Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns more. The median salary for a Bar staff is £9,262, whilst a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £41,332 — a difference of £32,070 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Bar staff and a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
The difference is £32,070 per year. Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Bar staff 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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