Food, drink and tobacco process operatives vs Newspaper and periodical editors Salary (2025)

How do Food, drink and tobacco process operatives and Newspaper and periodical editors salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £14,809 more per year (52% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricFood, drink and tobacco process operativesNewspaper and periodical editorsDifference
Median Annual£28,647£43,456-£14,809
Mean Annual£29,602£48,684-£19,082
Monthly£2,387£3,621-£1,234
Weekly£551£836-£285
Hourly£13.77£20.89-£7.12

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileFood, drink and tobacco process operativesNewspaper and periodical editors
10th (Entry)£18,174£27,233
25th£24,514£33,719
50th (Median)£28,647£43,456
75th£34,736£55,473
90th (Senior)£42,506£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Food, drink and tobacco process operatives or a Newspaper and periodical editors?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Food, drink and tobacco process operatives is £28,647, whilst a Newspaper and periodical editors earns £43,456 — a difference of £14,809 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Food, drink and tobacco process operatives and a Newspaper and periodical editors?
The difference is £14,809 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Food, drink and tobacco process operatives 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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