Communication operators vs Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters Salary (2025)

How do Communication operators 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 £5,646 more per year (16% higher)

Communication operators

£35,686
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCommunication operatorsNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersDifference
Median Annual£35,686£41,332-£5,646
Mean Annual£33,776£43,544-£9,768
Monthly£2,974£3,444-£470
Weekly£686£795-£109
Hourly£17.16£19.87-£2.71

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCommunication operatorsNewspaper and periodical journalists and reporters
10th (Entry)£16,254£25,099
25th£27,134£31,240
50th (Median)£35,686£41,332
75th£40,893£53,291
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Communication operators or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
A Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns more. The median salary for a Communication operators is £35,686, whilst a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £41,332 — a difference of £5,646 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Communication operators and a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
The difference is £5,646 per year. Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Communication operators 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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