Bricklayers vs Newspaper and periodical editors Salary

How do Bricklayers 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 £10,061 more per year (30% higher)

Bricklayers

£33,395
per year (gross)
Take-home: £27,564
vs

Newspaper and periodical editors

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

Detailed Comparison

MetricBricklayersNewspaper and periodical editorsDifference
Median Annual£33,395£43,456-£10,061
Mean Annual£33,035£48,684-£15,649
Take-Home (Net)£27,564£34,808-£7,244
Monthly (Gross)£2,783£3,621-£838
Weekly (Gross)£642£836-£194
Hourly£16.06£20.89-£4.83

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Bricklayers or a Newspaper and periodical editors?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Bricklayers is £33,395, whilst a Newspaper and periodical editors earns £43,456 — a difference of £10,061 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Bricklayers and a Newspaper and periodical editors?
The difference is £10,061 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Bricklayers takes home approximately £27,564 per year, whilst a Newspaper and periodical editors takes home £34,808. The net difference is £7,244.
Should I become a Bricklayers 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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