Newspaper and periodical editors vs Other Educational Professionals Salary

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

Other Educational Professionals earns £6,047 more per year (14% higher)

Newspaper and periodical editors

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

Other Educational Professionals

£49,503
per year (gross)
Take-home: £39,162

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical editorsOther Educational ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£43,456£49,503-£6,047
Mean Annual£48,684£54,012-£5,328
Take-Home (Net)£34,808£39,162-£4,354
Monthly (Gross)£3,621£4,125-£504
Weekly (Gross)£836£952-£116
Hourly£20.89£23.80-£2.91

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical editorsOther Educational Professionals
10th (Entry)£27,233£22,912
25th£33,719£34,287
50th (Median)£43,456£49,503
75th£55,473£71,617
90th (Senior)£0£86,948

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Other Educational Professionals?
A Other Educational Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical editors is £43,456, whilst a Other Educational Professionals earns £49,503 — a difference of £6,047 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical editors and a Other Educational Professionals?
The difference is £6,047 per year. Other Educational Professionals is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Newspaper and periodical editors takes home approximately £34,808 per year, whilst a Other Educational Professionals takes home £39,162. The net difference is £4,354.
Should I become a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Other Educational Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Other Educational Professionals 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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