Dispensing opticians vs Newspaper and periodical editors Salary (2025)

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

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £15,159 more per year (54% higher)

Dispensing opticians

£28,297
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricDispensing opticiansNewspaper and periodical editorsDifference
Median Annual£28,297£43,456-£15,159
Mean Annual£26,241£48,684-£22,443
Monthly£2,358£3,621-£1,263
Weekly£544£836-£292
Hourly£13.60£20.89-£7.29
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Dispensing opticians or a Newspaper and periodical editors?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Dispensing opticians is £28,297, whilst a Newspaper and periodical editors earns £43,456 — a difference of £15,159 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Dispensing opticians and a Newspaper and periodical editors?
The difference is £15,159 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Dispensing opticians 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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