Legal Professionals vs Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters Salary (2025)

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

Legal Professionals earns £6,214 more per year (15% higher)

Legal Professionals

£47,546
per year
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Detailed Comparison

MetricLegal ProfessionalsNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersDifference
Median Annual£47,546£41,332+£6,214
Mean Annual£61,797£43,544+£18,253
Monthly£3,962£3,444+£518
Weekly£914£795+£119
Hourly£22.86£19.87+£2.99

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileLegal ProfessionalsNewspaper and periodical journalists and reporters
10th (Entry)£24,420£25,099
25th£31,058£31,240
50th (Median)£47,546£41,332
75th£70,015£53,291
90th (Senior)£109,531£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Legal Professionals or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
A Legal Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Legal Professionals is £47,546, whilst a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £41,332 — a difference of £6,214 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Legal Professionals and a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
The difference is £6,214 per year. Legal Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Legal Professionals or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
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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