Mechanical engineers vs Newspaper and periodical editors Salary (2025)

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

Mechanical engineers earns £6,543 more per year (15% higher)

Mechanical engineers

£49,999
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricMechanical engineersNewspaper and periodical editorsDifference
Median Annual£49,999£43,456+£6,543
Mean Annual£53,850£48,684+£5,166
Monthly£4,167£3,621+£546
Weekly£962£836+£126
Hourly£24.04£20.89+£3.15

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMechanical engineersNewspaper and periodical editors
10th (Entry)£31,219£27,233
25th£40,001£33,719
50th (Median)£49,999£43,456
75th£62,548£55,473
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Mechanical engineers or a Newspaper and periodical editors?
A Mechanical engineers earns more. The median salary for a Mechanical engineers is £49,999, whilst a Newspaper and periodical editors earns £43,456 — a difference of £6,543 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Mechanical engineers and a Newspaper and periodical editors?
The difference is £6,543 per year. Mechanical engineers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Mechanical engineers or a Newspaper and periodical editors?
From a salary perspective, Mechanical engineers 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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