Merchandisers vs Newspaper and periodical editors Salary

How do Merchandisers and Newspaper and periodical editors salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £17,241 more per year (66% higher)

Merchandisers

£26,215
per year (gross)
Take-home: £22,394
vs

Newspaper and periodical editors

£43,456
per year (gross)
Take-home: £34,808

Detailed Comparison

MetricMerchandisersNewspaper and periodical editorsDifference
Median Annual£26,215£43,456-£17,241
Mean Annual£24,952£48,684-£23,732
Take-Home (Net)£22,394£34,808-£12,414
Monthly (Gross)£2,185£3,621-£1,436
Weekly (Gross)£504£836-£332
Hourly£12.60£20.89-£8.29

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMerchandisersNewspaper and periodical editors
10th (Entry)£4,894£27,233
25th£10,415£33,719
50th (Median)£26,215£43,456
75th£34,006£55,473
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Merchandisers or a Newspaper and periodical editors?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Merchandisers is £26,215, whilst a Newspaper and periodical editors earns £43,456 — a difference of £17,241 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Merchandisers and a Newspaper and periodical editors?
The difference is £17,241 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Merchandisers takes home approximately £22,394 per year, whilst a Newspaper and periodical editors takes home £34,808. The net difference is £12,414.
Should I become a Merchandisers 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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