Librarians vs Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters Salary (2025)

How do Librarians 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 £10,880 more per year (36% higher)

Librarians

£30,452
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricLibrariansNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersDifference
Median Annual£30,452£41,332-£10,880
Mean Annual£34,016£43,544-£9,528
Monthly£2,538£3,444-£906
Weekly£586£795-£209
Hourly£14.64£19.87-£5.23
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Librarians or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
A Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns more. The median salary for a Librarians is £30,452, whilst a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £41,332 — a difference of £10,880 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Librarians and a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
The difference is £10,880 per year. Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Librarians 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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