Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks vs Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters Salary (2025)

How do Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages 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 £12,831 more per year (45% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersDifference
Median Annual£28,501£41,332-£12,831
Mean Annual£29,325£43,544-£14,219
Monthly£2,375£3,444-£1,069
Weekly£548£795-£247
Hourly£13.70£19.87-£6.17

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksNewspaper and periodical journalists and reporters
10th (Entry)£11,229£25,099
25th£21,002£31,240
50th (Median)£28,501£41,332
75th£36,234£53,291
90th (Senior)£47,499£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
A Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns more. The median salary for a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks is £28,501, whilst a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £41,332 — a difference of £12,831 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks and a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
The difference is £12,831 per year. Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages 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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