Medical Practitioners vs Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters Salary (2025)

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

Medical Practitioners earns £29,388 more per year (71% higher)

Medical Practitioners

£70,720
per year
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Detailed Comparison

MetricMedical PractitionersNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersDifference
Median Annual£70,720£41,332+£29,388
Mean Annual£80,274£43,544+£36,730
Monthly£5,893£3,444+£2,449
Weekly£1,360£795+£565
Hourly£34.00£19.87+£14.13

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMedical PractitionersNewspaper and periodical journalists and reporters
10th (Entry)£37,220£25,099
25th£51,611£31,240
50th (Median)£70,720£41,332
75th£98,599£53,291
90th (Senior)£136,670£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Medical Practitioners or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
A Medical Practitioners earns more. The median salary for a Medical Practitioners is £70,720, whilst a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £41,332 — a difference of £29,388 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Medical Practitioners and a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
The difference is £29,388 per year. Medical Practitioners is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Medical Practitioners or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
From a salary perspective, Medical Practitioners 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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