Newspaper and periodical editors vs Plastics process operatives Salary (2025)

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

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £12,685 more per year (41% higher)
vs

Plastics process operatives

£30,771
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical editorsPlastics process operativesDifference
Median Annual£43,456£30,771+£12,685
Mean Annual£48,684£32,425+£16,259
Monthly£3,621£2,564+£1,057
Weekly£836£592+£244
Hourly£20.89£14.79+£6.10

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical editorsPlastics process operatives
10th (Entry)£27,233£21,352
25th£33,719£26,419
50th (Median)£43,456£30,771
75th£55,473£38,034
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Plastics process operatives?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical editors is £43,456, whilst a Plastics process operatives earns £30,771 — a difference of £12,685 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical editors and a Plastics process operatives?
The difference is £12,685 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Plastics process 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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