Newspaper and periodical editors vs Printing Trades Salary (2025)

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

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £14,553 more per year (50% higher)
vs

Printing Trades

£28,903
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical editorsPrinting TradesDifference
Median Annual£43,456£28,903+£14,553
Mean Annual£48,684£32,727+£15,957
Monthly£3,621£2,409+£1,212
Weekly£836£556+£280
Hourly£20.89£13.90+£6.99

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical editorsPrinting Trades
10th (Entry)£27,233£18,957
25th£33,719£24,332
50th (Median)£43,456£28,903
75th£55,473£37,909
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Printing Trades?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical editors is £43,456, whilst a Printing Trades earns £28,903 — a difference of £14,553 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical editors and a Printing Trades?
The difference is £14,553 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Printing Trades?
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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