Counsellors vs Media Professionals Salary (2025)

How do Counsellors and Media Professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Media Professionals earns £13,191 more per year (46% higher)

Counsellors

£28,402
per year
vs

Media Professionals

£41,593
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCounsellorsMedia ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£28,402£41,593-£13,191
Mean Annual£28,062£45,271-£17,209
Monthly£2,367£3,466-£1,099
Weekly£546£800-£254
Hourly£13.65£20.00-£6.35

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCounsellorsMedia Professionals
10th (Entry)£12,873£24,942
25th£19,249£31,997
50th (Median)£28,402£41,593
75th£34,590£53,203
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Counsellors or a Media Professionals?
A Media Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Counsellors is £28,402, whilst a Media Professionals earns £41,593 — a difference of £13,191 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Counsellors and a Media Professionals?
The difference is £13,191 per year. Media Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Counsellors or a Media Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Media Professionals 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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