Librarians and Related Professionals vs Media Professionals Salary

How do Librarians and Related Professionals and Media Professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Media Professionals earns £10,061 more per year (32% higher)

Librarians and Related Professionals

£31,532
per year (gross)
Take-home: £26,223
vs

Media Professionals

£41,593
per year (gross)
Take-home: £33,467

Detailed Comparison

MetricLibrarians and Related ProfessionalsMedia ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£31,532£41,593-£10,061
Mean Annual£33,072£45,271-£12,199
Take-Home (Net)£26,223£33,467-£7,244
Monthly (Gross)£2,628£3,466-£838
Weekly (Gross)£606£800-£194
Hourly£15.16£20.00-£4.84

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Librarians and Related Professionals or a Media Professionals?
A Media Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Librarians and Related Professionals is £31,532, whilst a Media Professionals earns £41,593 — a difference of £10,061 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Librarians and Related Professionals and a Media Professionals?
The difference is £10,061 per year. Media Professionals is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Librarians and Related Professionals takes home approximately £26,223 per year, whilst a Media Professionals takes home £33,467. The net difference is £7,244.
Should I become a Librarians and Related Professionals or a Media Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Media 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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