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

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

Engineering technicians earns £2,275 more per year (6% higher)

Engineering technicians

£43,607
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricEngineering techniciansNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersDifference
Median Annual£43,607£41,332+£2,275
Mean Annual£46,649£43,544+£3,105
Monthly£3,634£3,444+£190
Weekly£839£795+£44
Hourly£20.96£19.87+£1.09

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileEngineering techniciansNewspaper and periodical journalists and reporters
10th (Entry)£27,024£25,099
25th£33,891£31,240
50th (Median)£43,607£41,332
75th£54,345£53,291
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Engineering technicians or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
A Engineering technicians earns more. The median salary for a Engineering technicians is £43,607, whilst a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £41,332 — a difference of £2,275 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Engineering technicians and a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
The difference is £2,275 per year. Engineering technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Engineering technicians or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
From a salary perspective, Engineering technicians 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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