Delivery drivers and couriers vs Newspaper and periodical editors Salary (2025)

How do Delivery drivers and couriers and Newspaper and periodical editors salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £17,585 more per year (68% higher)

Delivery drivers and couriers

£25,871
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricDelivery drivers and couriersNewspaper and periodical editorsDifference
Median Annual£25,871£43,456-£17,585
Mean Annual£24,519£48,684-£24,165
Monthly£2,156£3,621-£1,465
Weekly£498£836-£338
Hourly£12.44£20.89-£8.45

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileDelivery drivers and couriersNewspaper and periodical editors
10th (Entry)£9,257£27,233
25th£15,054£33,719
50th (Median)£25,871£43,456
75th£31,960£55,473
90th (Senior)£38,765£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Delivery drivers and couriers or a Newspaper and periodical editors?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Delivery drivers and couriers is £25,871, whilst a Newspaper and periodical editors earns £43,456 — a difference of £17,585 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Delivery drivers and couriers and a Newspaper and periodical editors?
The difference is £17,585 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Delivery drivers and couriers or a Newspaper and periodical editors?
From a salary perspective, Newspaper and periodical editors 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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