Electrical engineers vs Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters Salary (2025)

How do Electrical engineers and Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Electrical engineers earns £16,786 more per year (41% higher)

Electrical engineers

£58,118
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricElectrical engineersNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersDifference
Median Annual£58,118£41,332+£16,786
Mean Annual£60,586£43,544+£17,042
Monthly£4,843£3,444+£1,399
Weekly£1,118£795+£323
Hourly£27.94£19.87+£8.07

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileElectrical engineersNewspaper and periodical journalists and reporters
10th (Entry)£35,957£25,099
25th£45,965£31,240
50th (Median)£58,118£41,332
75th£72,259£53,291
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Electrical engineers or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
A Electrical engineers earns more. The median salary for a Electrical engineers is £58,118, whilst a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £41,332 — a difference of £16,786 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Electrical engineers and a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
The difference is £16,786 per year. Electrical engineers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Electrical engineers or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
From a salary perspective, Electrical engineers 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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