Newspaper and periodical editors vs Painters and decorators Salary (2025)

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

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £10,843 more per year (33% higher)
vs

Painters and decorators

£32,613
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical editorsPainters and decoratorsDifference
Median Annual£43,456£32,613+£10,843
Mean Annual£48,684£32,952+£15,732
Monthly£3,621£2,718+£903
Weekly£836£627+£209
Hourly£20.89£15.68+£5.21

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical editorsPainters and decorators
10th (Entry)£27,233£15,388
25th£33,719£25,563
50th (Median)£43,456£32,613
75th£55,473£39,688
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Painters and decorators?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical editors is £43,456, whilst a Painters and decorators earns £32,613 — a difference of £10,843 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical editors and a Painters and decorators?
The difference is £10,843 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Painters and decorators?
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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