Business and related research professionals vs Newspaper and periodical editors Salary (2025)

How do Business and related research professionals and Newspaper and periodical editors salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £3,799 more per year (10% higher)

Business and related research professionals

£39,657

per year

Newspaper and periodical editors

£43,456

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Business and related research professionals	Newspaper and periodical editors	Difference
Median Annual	£39,657	£43,456	-£3,799
Mean Annual	£41,817	£48,684	-£6,867
Monthly	£3,305	£3,621	-£316
Weekly	£763	£836	-£73
Hourly	£19.07	£20.89	-£1.82

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Business and related research professionals	Newspaper and periodical editors
10th (Entry)	£23,789	£27,233
25th	£32,002	£33,719
50th (Median)	£39,657	£43,456
75th	£47,593	£55,473
90th (Senior)	£60,002	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Business and related research professionals or a Newspaper and periodical editors?

A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Business and related research professionals is £39,657, whilst a Newspaper and periodical editors earns £43,456 — a difference of £3,799 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Business and related research professionals and a Newspaper and periodical editors?

The difference is £3,799 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Business and related research professionals 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.