Media Professionals vs Newspaper and periodical editors Salary (2025)

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

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £1,863 more per year (4% higher)

Media Professionals

£41,593
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricMedia ProfessionalsNewspaper and periodical editorsDifference
Median Annual£41,593£43,456-£1,863
Mean Annual£45,271£48,684-£3,413
Monthly£3,466£3,621-£155
Weekly£800£836-£36
Hourly£20.00£20.89-£0.89

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMedia ProfessionalsNewspaper and periodical editors
10th (Entry)£24,942£27,233
25th£31,997£33,719
50th (Median)£41,593£43,456
75th£53,203£55,473
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Media Professionals or a Newspaper and periodical editors?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Media Professionals is £41,593, whilst a Newspaper and periodical editors earns £43,456 — a difference of £1,863 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Media Professionals and a Newspaper and periodical editors?
The difference is £1,863 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Media Professionals or a Newspaper and periodical editors?
From a salary perspective, Newspaper and periodical editors 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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