Insurance underwriters vs Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters Salary (2025)

How do Insurance underwriters 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 £2,374 more per year (6% higher)

Insurance underwriters

£38,958
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricInsurance underwritersNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersDifference
Median Annual£38,958£41,332-£2,374
Mean Annual£56,568£43,544+£13,024
Monthly£3,247£3,444-£197
Weekly£749£795-£46
Hourly£18.73£19.87-£1.14

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileInsurance underwritersNewspaper and periodical journalists and reporters
10th (Entry)£26,622£25,099
25th£32,174£31,240
50th (Median)£38,958£41,332
75th£59,616£53,291
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Insurance underwriters or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
A Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns more. The median salary for a Insurance underwriters is £38,958, whilst a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £41,332 — a difference of £2,374 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Insurance underwriters and a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
The difference is £2,374 per year. Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Insurance underwriters 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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