Bus and coach drivers vs Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters Salary (2025)

How do Bus and coach drivers 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 £5,636 more per year (16% higher)

Bus and coach drivers

£35,696
per year
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Detailed Comparison

MetricBus and coach driversNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersDifference
Median Annual£35,696£41,332-£5,636
Mean Annual£35,143£43,544-£8,401
Monthly£2,975£3,444-£469
Weekly£686£795-£109
Hourly£17.16£19.87-£2.71

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBus and coach driversNewspaper and periodical journalists and reporters
10th (Entry)£16,437£25,099
25th£29,216£31,240
50th (Median)£35,696£41,332
75th£42,845£53,291
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 journalists and reporters?
A Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns more. The median salary for a Bus and coach drivers is £35,696, whilst a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £41,332 — a difference of £5,636 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Bus and coach drivers and a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
The difference is £5,636 per year. Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Bus and coach drivers 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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