Fire service officers (watch manager and below) vs Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters Salary (2025)

How do Fire service officers (watch manager and below) and Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £1,393 more per year (3% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricFire service officers (watch manager and below)Newspaper and periodical journalists and reportersDifference
Median Annual£39,939£41,332-£1,393
Mean Annual£39,756£43,544-£3,788
Monthly£3,328£3,444-£116
Weekly£768£795-£27
Hourly£19.20£19.87-£0.67

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileFire service officers (watch manager and below)Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters
10th (Entry)£13,395£25,099
25th£32,059£31,240
50th (Median)£39,939£41,332
75th£48,267£53,291
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Fire service officers (watch manager and below) or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
A Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns more. The median salary for a Fire service officers (watch manager and below) is £39,939, whilst a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £41,332 — a difference of £1,393 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Fire service officers (watch manager and below) and a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
The difference is £1,393 per year. Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Fire service officers (watch manager and below) or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
From a salary perspective, Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters 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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