Construction Operatives vs Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters Salary (2025)

How do Construction Operatives 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 £7,384 more per year (22% higher)

Construction Operatives

£33,948
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction OperativesNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersDifference
Median Annual£33,948£41,332-£7,384
Mean Annual£35,195£43,544-£8,349
Monthly£2,829£3,444-£615
Weekly£653£795-£142
Hourly£16.32£19.87-£3.55

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction OperativesNewspaper and periodical journalists and reporters
10th (Entry)£17,089£25,099
25th£26,909£31,240
50th (Median)£33,948£41,332
75th£42,454£53,291
90th (Senior)£53,213£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction Operatives or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
A Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns more. The median salary for a Construction Operatives is £33,948, whilst a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £41,332 — a difference of £7,384 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction Operatives and a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
The difference is £7,384 per year. Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction Operatives 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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