Engineering Professionals vs Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters Salary (2025)

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

Engineering Professionals earns £8,923 more per year (22% higher)

Engineering Professionals

£50,255
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricEngineering ProfessionalsNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersDifference
Median Annual£50,255£41,332+£8,923
Mean Annual£53,771£43,544+£10,227
Monthly£4,188£3,444+£744
Weekly£966£795+£171
Hourly£24.16£19.87+£4.29

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileEngineering ProfessionalsNewspaper and periodical journalists and reporters
10th (Entry)£32,002£25,099
25th£40,001£31,240
50th (Median)£50,255£41,332
75th£63,722£53,291
90th (Senior)£77,639£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Engineering Professionals or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
A Engineering Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Engineering Professionals is £50,255, whilst a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £41,332 — a difference of £8,923 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Engineering Professionals and a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
The difference is £8,923 per year. Engineering Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Engineering Professionals or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
From a salary perspective, Engineering 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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