Chemical scientists vs Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters Salary (2025)

How do Chemical scientists 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 £1,498 more per year (4% higher)

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical scientistsNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersDifference
Median Annual£39,834£41,332-£1,498
Mean Annual£45,616£43,544+£2,072
Monthly£3,320£3,444-£124
Weekly£766£795-£29
Hourly£19.15£19.87-£0.72

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical scientistsNewspaper and periodical journalists and reporters
10th (Entry)£25,928£25,099
25th£32,226£31,240
50th (Median)£39,834£41,332
75th£50,662£53,291
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical scientists or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
A Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns more. The median salary for a Chemical scientists is £39,834, whilst a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £41,332 — a difference of £1,498 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical scientists and a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
The difference is £1,498 per year. Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical scientists 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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