Legal Professionals vs Newspaper and periodical editors Salary (2025)

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

Legal Professionals earns £4,090 more per year (9% higher)

Legal Professionals

£47,546
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricLegal ProfessionalsNewspaper and periodical editorsDifference
Median Annual£47,546£43,456+£4,090
Mean Annual£61,797£48,684+£13,113
Monthly£3,962£3,621+£341
Weekly£914£836+£78
Hourly£22.86£20.89+£1.97

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileLegal ProfessionalsNewspaper and periodical editors
10th (Entry)£24,420£27,233
25th£31,058£33,719
50th (Median)£47,546£43,456
75th£70,015£55,473
90th (Senior)£109,531£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Legal Professionals or a Newspaper and periodical editors?
A Legal Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Legal Professionals is £47,546, whilst a Newspaper and periodical editors earns £43,456 — a difference of £4,090 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Legal Professionals and a Newspaper and periodical editors?
The difference is £4,090 per year. Legal Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Legal Professionals or a Newspaper and periodical editors?
From a salary perspective, Legal 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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