Newspaper and periodical editors vs Plant and Machine Operatives Salary (2025)

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

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £9,513 more per year (28% higher)
vs

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical editorsPlant and Machine OperativesDifference
Median Annual£43,456£33,943+£9,513
Mean Annual£48,684£36,343+£12,341
Monthly£3,621£2,829+£792
Weekly£836£653+£183
Hourly£20.89£16.32+£4.57

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical editorsPlant and Machine Operatives
10th (Entry)£27,233£24,081
25th£33,719£27,885
50th (Median)£43,456£33,943
75th£55,473£40,998
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical editors is £43,456, whilst a Plant and Machine Operatives earns £33,943 — a difference of £9,513 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical editors and a Plant and Machine Operatives?
The difference is £9,513 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
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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