Newspaper and periodical editors vs Other Skilled Trades Salary (2025)

How do Newspaper and periodical editors and Other Skilled Trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £14,204 more per year (49% higher)
vs

Other Skilled Trades

£29,252
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical editorsOther Skilled TradesDifference
Median Annual£43,456£29,252+£14,204
Mean Annual£48,684£29,763+£18,921
Monthly£3,621£2,438+£1,183
Weekly£836£563+£273
Hourly£20.89£14.06+£6.83

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical editorsOther Skilled Trades
10th (Entry)£27,233£13,008
25th£33,719£22,646
50th (Median)£43,456£29,252
75th£55,473£36,443
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Other Skilled Trades?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical editors is £43,456, whilst a Other Skilled Trades earns £29,252 — a difference of £14,204 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical editors and a Other Skilled Trades?
The difference is £14,204 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Other Skilled Trades?
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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