Building Finishing Trades vs Newspaper and periodical editors Salary (2025)

How do Building Finishing Trades and Newspaper and periodical editors salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £10,087 more per year (30% higher)

Building Finishing Trades

£33,369
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricBuilding Finishing TradesNewspaper and periodical editorsDifference
Median Annual£33,369£43,456-£10,087
Mean Annual£34,220£48,684-£14,464
Monthly£2,781£3,621-£840
Weekly£642£836-£194
Hourly£16.04£20.89-£4.85

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBuilding Finishing TradesNewspaper and periodical editors
10th (Entry)£18,461£27,233
25th£26,654£33,719
50th (Median)£33,369£43,456
75th£39,432£55,473
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Building Finishing Trades or a Newspaper and periodical editors?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Building Finishing Trades is £33,369, whilst a Newspaper and periodical editors earns £43,456 — a difference of £10,087 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Building Finishing Trades and a Newspaper and periodical editors?
The difference is £10,087 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Building Finishing Trades 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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