Carpenters and joiners vs Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters Salary (2025)

How do Carpenters and joiners 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 £6,178 more per year (18% higher)

Carpenters and joiners

£35,154
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCarpenters and joinersNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersDifference
Median Annual£35,154£41,332-£6,178
Mean Annual£37,366£43,544-£6,178
Monthly£2,930£3,444-£514
Weekly£676£795-£119
Hourly£16.90£19.87-£2.97

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCarpenters and joinersNewspaper and periodical journalists and reporters
10th (Entry)£21,357£25,099
25th£28,777£31,240
50th (Median)£35,154£41,332
75th£41,217£53,291
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Carpenters and joiners or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
A Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns more. The median salary for a Carpenters and joiners is £35,154, whilst a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £41,332 — a difference of £6,178 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Carpenters and joiners and a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
The difference is £6,178 per year. Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Carpenters and joiners 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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