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

How do Counsellors 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 £12,930 more per year (46% higher)

Counsellors

£28,402
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCounsellorsNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersDifference
Median Annual£28,402£41,332-£12,930
Mean Annual£28,062£43,544-£15,482
Monthly£2,367£3,444-£1,077
Weekly£546£795-£249
Hourly£13.65£19.87-£6.22

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCounsellorsNewspaper and periodical journalists and reporters
10th (Entry)£12,873£25,099
25th£19,249£31,240
50th (Median)£28,402£41,332
75th£34,590£53,291
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Counsellors or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
A Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns more. The median salary for a Counsellors is £28,402, whilst a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £41,332 — a difference of £12,930 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Counsellors and a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
The difference is £12,930 per year. Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Counsellors 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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