Cooks vs Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters Salary (2025)

How do Cooks 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 £20,549 more per year (99% higher)

Cooks

£20,783
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCooksNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersDifference
Median Annual£20,783£41,332-£20,549
Mean Annual£20,585£43,544-£22,959
Monthly£1,732£3,444-£1,712
Weekly£400£795-£395
Hourly£9.99£19.87-£9.88

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCooksNewspaper and periodical journalists and reporters
10th (Entry)£8,511£25,099
25th£14,021£31,240
50th (Median)£20,783£41,332
75th£25,824£53,291
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Cooks or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
A Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns more. The median salary for a Cooks is £20,783, whilst a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £41,332 — a difference of £20,549 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Cooks and a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
The difference is £20,549 per year. Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Cooks 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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