Mechanical engineers vs Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters Salary (2025)

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

Mechanical engineers earns £8,667 more per year (21% higher)

Mechanical engineers

£49,999
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricMechanical engineersNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersDifference
Median Annual£49,999£41,332+£8,667
Mean Annual£53,850£43,544+£10,306
Monthly£4,167£3,444+£723
Weekly£962£795+£167
Hourly£24.04£19.87+£4.17

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMechanical engineersNewspaper and periodical journalists and reporters
10th (Entry)£31,219£25,099
25th£40,001£31,240
50th (Median)£49,999£41,332
75th£62,548£53,291
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Mechanical engineers or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
A Mechanical engineers earns more. The median salary for a Mechanical engineers is £49,999, whilst a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £41,332 — a difference of £8,667 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Mechanical engineers and a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
The difference is £8,667 per year. Mechanical engineers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Mechanical engineers or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
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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