Chefs vs Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters Salary (2025)

How do Chefs 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 £12,414 more per year (43% higher)

Chefs

£28,918
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChefsNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersDifference
Median Annual£28,918£41,332-£12,414
Mean Annual£27,885£43,544-£15,659
Monthly£2,410£3,444-£1,034
Weekly£556£795-£239
Hourly£13.90£19.87-£5.97

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChefsNewspaper and periodical journalists and reporters
10th (Entry)£11,986£25,099
25th£19,719£31,240
50th (Median)£28,918£41,332
75th£34,694£53,291
90th (Senior)£42,120£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chefs or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
A Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns more. The median salary for a Chefs is £28,918, whilst a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £41,332 — a difference of £12,414 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chefs and a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
The difference is £12,414 per year. Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chefs 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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