Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades vs Newspaper and periodical editors Salary (2025)

How do Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades and Newspaper and periodical editors salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £7,822 more per year (22% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Forming, Welding and Related TradesNewspaper and periodical editorsDifference
Median Annual£35,634£43,456-£7,822
Mean Annual£38,191£48,684-£10,493
Monthly£2,970£3,621-£651
Weekly£685£836-£151
Hourly£17.13£20.89-£3.76

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal Forming, Welding and Related TradesNewspaper and periodical editors
10th (Entry)£25,589£27,233
25th£29,967£33,719
50th (Median)£35,634£43,456
75th£45,245£55,473
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades or a Newspaper and periodical editors?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades is £35,634, whilst a Newspaper and periodical editors earns £43,456 — a difference of £7,822 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades and a Newspaper and periodical editors?
The difference is £7,822 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades 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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