Chemical and related process operatives vs Newspaper and periodical editors Salary

How do Chemical and related process operatives 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 £9,341 more per year (27% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115
per year (gross)
Take-home: £28,082
vs

Newspaper and periodical editors

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

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical and related process operativesNewspaper and periodical editorsDifference
Median Annual£34,115£43,456-£9,341
Mean Annual£36,531£48,684-£12,153
Take-Home (Net)£28,082£34,808-£6,726
Monthly (Gross)£2,843£3,621-£778
Weekly (Gross)£656£836-£180
Hourly£16.40£20.89-£4.49

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical and related process operativesNewspaper and periodical editors
10th (Entry)£24,979£27,233
25th£28,318£33,719
50th (Median)£34,115£43,456
75th£41,389£55,473
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Newspaper and periodical editors?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Newspaper and periodical editors earns £43,456 — a difference of £9,341 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Newspaper and periodical editors?
The difference is £9,341 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Chemical and related process operatives takes home approximately £28,082 per year, whilst a Newspaper and periodical editors takes home £34,808. The net difference is £6,726.
Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives 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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