Newspaper and periodical editors vs Personal assistants and other secretaries Salary (2025)

How do Newspaper and periodical editors and Personal assistants and other secretaries salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £17,992 more per year (71% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical editorsPersonal assistants and other secretariesDifference
Median Annual£43,456£25,464+£17,992
Mean Annual£48,684£26,205+£22,479
Monthly£3,621£2,122+£1,499
Weekly£836£490+£346
Hourly£20.89£12.24+£8.65

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical editorsPersonal assistants and other secretaries
10th (Entry)£27,233£6,100
25th£33,719£12,163
50th (Median)£43,456£25,464
75th£55,473£36,636
90th (Senior)£0£48,574
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Personal assistants and other secretaries?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical editors is £43,456, whilst a Personal assistants and other secretaries earns £25,464 — a difference of £17,992 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical editors and a Personal assistants and other secretaries?
The difference is £17,992 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Personal assistants and other secretaries?
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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