Building Finishing Trades vs Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters Salary (2025)

How do Building Finishing Trades 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 £7,963 more per year (24% higher)

Building Finishing Trades

£33,369
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricBuilding Finishing TradesNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersDifference
Median Annual£33,369£41,332-£7,963
Mean Annual£34,220£43,544-£9,324
Monthly£2,781£3,444-£663
Weekly£642£795-£153
Hourly£16.04£19.87-£3.83

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBuilding Finishing TradesNewspaper and periodical journalists and reporters
10th (Entry)£18,461£25,099
25th£26,654£31,240
50th (Median)£33,369£41,332
75th£39,432£53,291
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Building Finishing Trades or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
A Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns more. The median salary for a Building Finishing Trades is £33,369, whilst a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £41,332 — a difference of £7,963 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Building Finishing Trades and a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
The difference is £7,963 per year. Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Building Finishing Trades 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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