Media Professionals vs Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters Salary (2025)

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

Media Professionals earns £261 more per year (1% higher)

Media Professionals

£41,593
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricMedia ProfessionalsNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersDifference
Median Annual£41,593£41,332+£261
Mean Annual£45,271£43,544+£1,727
Monthly£3,466£3,444+£22
Weekly£800£795+£5
Hourly£20.00£19.87+£0.13

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMedia ProfessionalsNewspaper and periodical journalists and reporters
10th (Entry)£24,942£25,099
25th£31,997£31,240
50th (Median)£41,593£41,332
75th£53,203£53,291
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Media Professionals or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
A Media Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Media Professionals is £41,593, whilst a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £41,332 — a difference of £261 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Media Professionals and a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
The difference is £261 per year. Media Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Media Professionals or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
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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