Newspaper and periodical editors vs Other managers and proprietors Salary

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

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £4,206 more per year (11% higher)

Newspaper and periodical editors

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

Other managers and proprietors

£39,250
per year (gross)
Take-home: £31,780

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical editorsOther managers and proprietorsDifference
Median Annual£43,456£39,250+£4,206
Mean Annual£48,684£44,546+£4,138
Take-Home (Net)£34,808£31,780+£3,028
Monthly (Gross)£3,621£3,271+£350
Weekly (Gross)£836£755+£81
Hourly£20.89£18.87+£2.02

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical editorsOther managers and proprietors
10th (Entry)£27,233£24,003
25th£33,719£30,911
50th (Median)£43,456£39,250
75th£55,473£52,076
90th (Senior)£0£69,780

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Other managers and proprietors?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical editors is £43,456, whilst a Other managers and proprietors earns £39,250 — a difference of £4,206 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical editors and a Other managers and proprietors?
The difference is £4,206 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors 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 managers and proprietors takes home £31,780. The net difference is £3,028.
Should I become a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Other managers and proprietors?
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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