Construction and Building Trades vs Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters Salary (2025)

How do Construction and Building Trades 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 £6,189 more per year (18% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction and Building TradesNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersDifference
Median Annual£35,143£41,332-£6,189
Mean Annual£37,319£43,544-£6,225
Monthly£2,929£3,444-£515
Weekly£676£795-£119
Hourly£16.90£19.87-£2.97

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction and Building TradesNewspaper and periodical journalists and reporters
10th (Entry)£22,328£25,099
25th£28,433£31,240
50th (Median)£35,143£41,332
75th£43,675£53,291
90th (Senior)£53,573£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction and Building Trades or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
A Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns more. The median salary for a Construction and Building Trades is £35,143, whilst a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £41,332 — a difference of £6,189 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction and Building Trades and a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
The difference is £6,189 per year. Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction and Building Trades 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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