Bus and coach drivers vs Newspaper and periodical editors Salary

How do Bus and coach drivers 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 £7,760 more per year (22% higher)

Bus and coach drivers

£35,696
per year (gross)
Take-home: £29,221
vs

Newspaper and periodical editors

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

Detailed Comparison

MetricBus and coach driversNewspaper and periodical editorsDifference
Median Annual£35,696£43,456-£7,760
Mean Annual£35,143£48,684-£13,541
Take-Home (Net)£29,221£34,808-£5,587
Monthly (Gross)£2,975£3,621-£646
Weekly (Gross)£686£836-£150
Hourly£17.16£20.89-£3.73

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBus and coach driversNewspaper and periodical editors
10th (Entry)£16,437£27,233
25th£29,216£33,719
50th (Median)£35,696£43,456
75th£42,845£55,473
90th (Senior)£49,957£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Bus and coach drivers or a Newspaper and periodical editors?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Bus and coach drivers is £35,696, whilst a Newspaper and periodical editors earns £43,456 — a difference of £7,760 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Bus and coach drivers and a Newspaper and periodical editors?
The difference is £7,760 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Bus and coach drivers takes home approximately £29,221 per year, whilst a Newspaper and periodical editors takes home £34,808. The net difference is £5,587.
Should I become a Bus and coach drivers 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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