Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades vs Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters Salary (2025)

How do Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades 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 £1,545 more per year (4% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making TradesNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersDifference
Median Annual£39,787£41,332-£1,545
Mean Annual£42,396£43,544-£1,148
Monthly£3,316£3,444-£128
Weekly£765£795-£30
Hourly£19.13£19.87-£0.74

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making TradesNewspaper and periodical journalists and reporters
10th (Entry)£25,396£25,099
25th£31,198£31,240
50th (Median)£39,787£41,332
75th£50,583£53,291
90th (Senior)£63,827£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
A Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns more. The median salary for a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades is £39,787, whilst a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £41,332 — a difference of £1,545 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades and a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
The difference is £1,545 per year. Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades 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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