Newspaper and periodical editors vs Quality assurance technicians Salary (2025)

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

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £9,403 more per year (28% higher)
vs

Quality assurance technicians

£34,053
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical editorsQuality assurance techniciansDifference
Median Annual£43,456£34,053+£9,403
Mean Annual£48,684£36,724+£11,960
Monthly£3,621£2,838+£783
Weekly£836£655+£181
Hourly£20.89£16.37+£4.52

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical editorsQuality assurance technicians
10th (Entry)£27,233£25,673
25th£33,719£28,782
50th (Median)£43,456£34,053
75th£55,473£42,182
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Quality assurance technicians?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical editors is £43,456, whilst a Quality assurance technicians earns £34,053 — a difference of £9,403 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical editors and a Quality assurance technicians?
The difference is £9,403 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Newspaper and periodical editors or a Quality assurance technicians?
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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