Newspaper and periodical editors vs Public relations professionals Salary

How do Newspaper and periodical editors and Public relations professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £6,455 more per year (17% higher)

Newspaper and periodical editors

£43,456
per year (gross)
Take-home: £34,808
vs

Public relations professionals

£37,001
per year (gross)
Take-home: £30,160

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical editorsPublic relations professionalsDifference
Median Annual£43,456£37,001+£6,455
Mean Annual£48,684£38,071+£10,613
Take-Home (Net)£34,808£30,160+£4,648
Monthly (Gross)£3,621£3,083+£538
Weekly (Gross)£836£712+£124
Hourly£20.89£17.79+£3.10

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical editorsPublic relations professionals
10th (Entry)£27,233£15,357
25th£33,719£28,094
50th (Median)£43,456£37,001
75th£55,473£46,065
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Public relations professionals?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical editors is £43,456, whilst a Public relations professionals earns £37,001 — a difference of £6,455 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical editors and a Public relations professionals?
The difference is £6,455 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Newspaper and periodical editors takes home approximately £34,808 per year, whilst a Public relations professionals takes home £30,160. The net difference is £4,648.
Should I become a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Public relations professionals?
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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