Newspaper and periodical editors vs Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary (2025)

How do Newspaper and periodical editors and Police officers (sergeant and below) salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £5,165 more per year (12% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical editorsPolice officers (sergeant and below)Difference
Median Annual£43,456£48,621-£5,165
Mean Annual£48,684£48,668+£16
Monthly£3,621£4,052-£431
Weekly£836£935-£99
Hourly£20.89£23.38-£2.49

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical editorsPolice officers (sergeant and below)
10th (Entry)£27,233£32,899
25th£33,719£37,006
50th (Median)£43,456£48,621
75th£55,473£55,452
90th (Senior)£0£65,893
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical editors is £43,456, whilst a Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £48,621 — a difference of £5,165 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical editors and a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
The difference is £5,165 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
From a salary perspective, Police officers (sergeant and below) 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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