Merchandisers vs Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters Salary (2025)

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

Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £15,117 more per year (58% higher)

Merchandisers

£26,215
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricMerchandisersNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersDifference
Median Annual£26,215£41,332-£15,117
Mean Annual£24,952£43,544-£18,592
Monthly£2,185£3,444-£1,259
Weekly£504£795-£291
Hourly£12.60£19.87-£7.27

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMerchandisersNewspaper and periodical journalists and reporters
10th (Entry)£4,894£25,099
25th£10,415£31,240
50th (Median)£26,215£41,332
75th£34,006£53,291
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Merchandisers or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
A Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns more. The median salary for a Merchandisers is £26,215, whilst a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £41,332 — a difference of £15,117 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Merchandisers and a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
The difference is £15,117 per year. Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Merchandisers or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
From a salary perspective, Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters 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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